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Universe, Adorned: Ornament in Culture, Cosmos, and Consciousness

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Significance of Adornments in Orisha Traditions and Tantric Vision

The adornments of the Bayana are both defensive and attractive, symbolizing the absorptive and reflective capacity of the ocean and consciousness. In tantric vision, the ornaments serve to repel unwanted energies and attract desired ones, and the term Balangandan may have a Bantu origin. The sound and brilliance of the ornaments attract and repel, while adornment is considered vital according to the song.

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