early beliefs and practices Flashcards
1
Q
what was believed to be the causes of diseases?
A
caused by another person (an enemy or witch) or evil spirits
2
Q
who were the people with special powers that were believed to be able to drive away the evil spirits?
A
- special gods of healing
- priest-physician
- herbolarios
3
Q
herbmen who practice witchcarft
A
herbicheros
4
Q
Persons suffering from diseases without any
identified cause were believed to be bewitched by the _________
A
“MANGKUKULAM” or “MANGAGAWAY”
5
Q
Difficult childbirth and some diseases (called
“PAMAO”) were attributed to
A
NONOS
