Susuk
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susuk-222-3147297
title:
Susuk
text:
Susuk or charm needles, are needles made of gold or other precious metals, which are inserted into the soft tissues of the body to act as talismans in several communities of Southeast Asia. Susuk has various supposed purposes, ranging from the purely aesthetic to the treatment of joint pains and other minor ailments. This practice is also used as protection against injuries and accidents. Because the Susuk practice pre-dates the Islamicization of the region, it is prohibited (forbidden) by moder
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description:
Malay cultural phenomenon, needles as talismans
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susuk
date created:
2006-12-22T19:06:09Z
date modified:
2024-09-13T23:20:47Z
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