J) After hearing stories about the bravery of your ancestors, you feel a little braver. The shaman makes circular cuts starting at the top of your head and working his way down to your forehead. The pain is unbearable, but you choke back the tears and try to be brave. The blood trickles down into your eyes, nose, and mouth. Finally, the cutting is over. After the cuts heal, you will be left with the scars that will identify you as being a full member of the Huna tribe and a hunter. This is your emblem of allegiance to the tribe.

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