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Figure 3.
Sketch representing the astrological calendar and associated offerings as
depicted on a house interior; north is at the top. From Vig 1977; used by permission. |
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the outside of the center section. Starting in the northeast corner and moving clockwise, they are Alahamady, Adaoro, Adizaosa, Asorotany, Alahasaty, Asombola, Adimizana, Alakarabo, Alakaosy, and Adijady. |
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Also located around the outside of the center section are objects necessary for an exorcism rite of Ala-faditra. Starting in the northeast and going clockwise, they are antsy (knife), havitra (iron hook), hety (scissors), tsofa (file), bala (musket |
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