Ngosa

"Grandfather." The bullroarer who threatens youths in initiation ceremonies.

References

Sources

  • Haddon, A. C. (1925). "New Guinea." In ERE, Vol. 9, 339-352, p. 347.
  • Róheim, Géza. (1929). "Dying Gods and Puberty Ceremonies." JRAI 59:181-197, p. 184.