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VVV · 24th January 2007, 04:34 PM

Hi Ben,

Look forward to read the Wali Sanga book.
I have heard about it and even if I don't speak Dutch I can understand most of it by now with some deduction and imagination.
And I have participated, as the only outsider, in exorcistic rites in both East Kalimantan and Negros, Philippines.

Of course Filipino weapons are also believed to have metaphysical powers within them.
Actually I had some of my weapons "spirit-checked" around 9 years ago by a Filipino friend who has experience in those matters. He doesn't like that I collect old, and even worse - used, weapons for that reason.

Michael

24th January 2007, 04:34 PM	#23
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Hi Ben, Look forward to read the Wali Sanga book. I have heard about it and even if I don't speak Dutch I can understand most of it by now with some deduction and imagination. And I have participated, as the only outsider, in exorcistic rites in both East Kalimantan and Negros, Philippines. Of course Filipino weapons are also believed to have metaphysical powers within them. Actually I had some of my weapons "spirit-checked" around 9 years ago by a Filipino friend who has experience in those matters. He doesn't like that I collect old, and even worse - used, weapons for that reason. Michael