Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 291W. Blackwood, 1962 - England |
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Page 196
Even the one who had wanted to turn tail walked firmly . One walked with his hands together , eyes on the stars . ... full weight on them , I was walking and standing without any sign whatsoever of pain or 196 A FIRE - WALKING CEREMONY.
Even the one who had wanted to turn tail walked firmly . One walked with his hands together , eyes on the stars . ... full weight on them , I was walking and standing without any sign whatsoever of pain or 196 A FIRE - WALKING CEREMONY.
Page 197
walking and standing without any sign whatsoever of pain or discomfort . And this was so even when they had walked the fire six or seven times , as most of them did . Indeed , as I have since heard , when their feet were examined next ...
walking and standing without any sign whatsoever of pain or discomfort . And this was so even when they had walked the fire six or seven times , as most of them did . Indeed , as I have since heard , when their feet were examined next ...
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And now the fire was dying , and the time had come for the final walk . On the brink , the kävadi - carrier , with infinite variety of attitude and expression , portrayed every form and degree of reluctance . Then he walked the fire ...
And now the fire was dying , and the time had come for the final walk . On the brink , the kävadi - carrier , with infinite variety of attitude and expression , portrayed every form and degree of reluctance . Then he walked the fire ...
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