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Sperm Whale Landing
Today, the body of the whale which had been previously pierced by Lamafa Petrus a week ago was found dead floating at sea. The whale must have drifted away by currents and eventually had been retaken by the crew of Lamafa Goris, who in a calm, snugly towed it alongside, without risk of life or line. Just yesterday, this very crew was blessing their „Leo“ – the sacred rope which is attached to the bamboo harpoon. Although having basically killed this whale, Papa Petro has no right to receive any share of it, as it belongs to the crew which brings the catch back ashore.
However, now the whale is to be landed at Lamalera’s beach. Because he had been killed just before the official whaling season, the Lamalerans consider it a gift from their ancestors and Ina Leva. It requires over a dozen men to tie up this weighty gift.
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- Claudio Sieber
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