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When it must be 'done – "LAPOT", ancient parental sacrifice

The ritual killing of elderly and infirm family members by their sons and close relatives - "lapot".

WHERE GODS RESIDE – HOLY INSCRIPTION in the tree

The connection between nature, people, and gods - the sacred inscribed tree - "zapis".

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