Since early times, the Iban believed that gamecocks are controlled by supernatural spirits which can turn them into human warriors. The cock fight represents "intangible qualities of human nature, spiritual fulfillment and religious refinement" Shamanic healing or balian is one of the core features of Kaharingan ritual practices. These healing practices are often performed after the loss of a soul resulting from some kind of illness. However, the focus of this practice is on the body. Sickness comes when the patient upsets one of the spirits inhabiting the earth, usually by failing to prepare sacrifices for them. The goal of the balian is to call back the wayward soul and restore the health of the patient through trance dances and spirit possessions. See also Anito Babaylan Genius loci Kami Kupua Moai Nuku-mai-tore Shen Taotao Mona Tiki Yōkai Austronesian religion References External links Kaharingan entry on adherents.org The Development of the Hindu Kaharingan Religion Kepercayaan Kaharingan pada suku Dayak (suku terasing) di pedalaman Kalimantan Selatan The hindu-kaharingan faith of the dayaks and local wisdom to preserve precious rainforests Hindu Kaharingan Kaharingan Asian ethnic religion Asian shamanism Animism in Asia Folk religion Hinduism in Indonesia Austronesian spirituality