I needed more than just overused cliches to pick up my sprits by then. |
It is also contrary to a society such as the Baka who have always believed in abundance and have seen sharing of produce and sharing of their rituals with the sprits as ways of keeping that abundance. |
We also got out, and sent them the masts and regular sails of the boat, which was fitted to carry two sprits. |
As everything has a spirit, the world is also inhabited by the sprits of ancestors, and humans must avoid antagonism with things or nature. |
These sprits are the cause of misfortunes and must be honoured periodically during important festivals. |
A large Dutch coasting trader, fitted with two masts, and sails set with sprits. |