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In Borneo, as far as my experience goes, these priest-doctors, whether male or female, are generally recognised by the name blian, or balian.
Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Carl Lumholtz 1886
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Even if partially done, meaning no surgeries, if Allums' body-type changed like transgendered pole vaulter Balian Buschbaum below before and after from his website www.balian-buschbaum, it would clearly not be fair for him to play hoops against women.
The Seattle Times 2010
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_balian_ can talk to these spirits and from them have learned the ceremonies which the people should perform at certain seasons, and at the critical periods of life.
The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition Fay-Cooper Cole 1921
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