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by Micha F. Lindemans

Among the Bagobo of Mindanao (Philippines), the Land of the Dead. It is surrounded by the Dark River. There, the souls of the dead will meet a many-breasted giantess who will suckle them before they enter Gimokodan. The land consists of two areas: the Red Region is reserved for the heroes who died in battle; the White Region is for ordinary people. They will rest in daytime and wander around at night.