Mongobaanda, Binondaan – a proposed area for the
prohibited Binondaan area.
Mongobumbung – to mark a fruit or timber tree by cleaning
the area around the tree and tying or wrapping thorns onto
that tree.
If the tree is cut down, Kopongoraa and
compensation according to the value of the tree will
be imposed.
Mongindoi – when clearing a field or own land, valuable
trees are not cut down.
If cut down, Kopongoraa and Adat Kopatoi
(resulting in death) is imposed.
Mongimpuru – areas that are prohibited such as; rivers,
tributaries or springs (water catchments).
ii.
Practices when entering the mangroves/taking resources:
Babar – practice of asking for permission from natural
entities before taking any resources – such as ‘rusap’ (herb),
every tree has its own entity.
Kodaat – good or bad signs – when entering the forest,
need to hear out for signs – for example: sound of birds,
there are those if heard, means that whatever is being done
must be stopped.
Upian – good or bad signs – before entering the forest,
there are several dreams that, if dreamt, mean that your
intentions cannot be carried out – for example: dreaming of
defecating.
Kopupun – kepunan, when walking to somewhere, do not
say you want to eat but in the end do not eat, it can invite
misfortune.
Ka’bong – if you want to go fishing or collect resources, do
not mention the amount you want to collect before going.
iii.
Punishment for those that violate the rules:
Idab (warning)
Pura’an (chicken and copper bracelet, pig)
Ukum or danda
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