Birds hunting and related religions of Cotu people. The article introduces forms and roles of hunting of Cotu people

Abstract

Their products included wild deer, antelopes, monkeys, weasels, rats, squirrels, birds, wild chickens... For each animal, the Cotu people use their own method and experiences to be effective. Besides economic purpose, hunting also contains cultural meanings, showing men’s superiority. Hunting is also closely connected with beliefs and religions. This is also a form of seasonal ritual of planting population in order to harvest many products from nature.