CHAPTER XIII

THE “MANANG,” OR WITCH-DOCTOR

_Manangs_ supposed to possess mysterious powers over evil spirits—Dyak theory of disease—Treatment of disease—_Lupong_, or box of charms—_Batu Ilau_—_Manang_ performances—_Pagar Api_—Catching the soul—Sixteen different _manang_ ceremonies—Killing the demon _Buyu_—_Saut_—Salampandai—Deceit of _manangs_—Story of a schoolboy—Smallpox and cholera—Three ceremonies of initiation—Different ranks of _manangs_ 163-181