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have the weapon pointed at them, looking upon it as 

 having a deadly energy, even when thus used. 



SPIRITS GOOD AND BAD. 



All the tribes seemed to be thoroughly convinced of 

 the existence of evil spirits. Of course, each will have 

 its own name for the chief of these demons. Other- 

 wise there is not much difference. 



The Dieyerie tribe call the Evil One " Kootchie" 

 Nearly every case of sickness or death arising from 

 apparently natural causes, is ascribed to Kootchie. 



When it thunders, it is Kootchie growling. If it 

 thunders long and loud, the whole tribe will rush out, 

 and, elevating their hands, they will cry out simul- 

 taneously, " Hoo ! Hdo ! " to frighten Kootchie away. 



If wild pigeons coo in the night, they are very much 

 frightened and excited, for they are sure it is the Evil 

 Spirit which occasions it. 



Whirlwinds come, as they think, from the same 

 source. Should a whirlwind approach the camp, they 

 throw boomerangs at it. 



With some tribes this spirit is known as Muuruup 

 (mooroop). He visits the earth in lightning. He it is 

 who knocks down trees. He is hated and feared. 

 Owls are his agents. When an owl hoots, the children 



