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made by the Priest around the fire place — I find from others to mean a nest for the child — representing the four corners of the earth where the Gods of the winds are. For at these places stands Gods who are supposed to be watching the 4 different bands for it seems each tribe came from one of these winds: and by placing the child in the four circles around the fireplace, was a ceremony performed so