Translation of "Abge" into Santali

A class of godlings or spirits so called; set aside for abge sacrifice. Each Santal subsept has a tutelary bonga called abge. The particulai name of the abge is 'kept back and must not on any account be revealec to the women. The head of the family tells the name of his abge, whispering it to his eldest are performed to the abge by the head of the family, males only being present, and males only eat the flesh of the sacrificed fowl or pig. The sacrifices are performed at the time of sowing (asar) and harvest (aghar). The abge is believed to give earthly blessing and to save in danger, and it is liable to being spoilt by women. The known names of the abge bongas will be found in their proper places.