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Headhunting:
The headhunting cycle is a clear example of the profound need the Asmat had concerning the concept of equilibrium. The spirits of deceased warriors could not enter Safan, the upperworld, unless an equal number of people had been killed among the enemies who had caused the unbalance. Death by black magic imposed the same response. The ultimate target, therefore, was not to pursue revenge but to recreate a stable balance.
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