Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The spirit of an ancestor or dead relative, which appears to a youth in a dream and which becomes his protector. The nyarong has often the outer form of an animal.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word nyarong.
Examples
-
Australia, atai and tamaniu of Melanesia, nyarong of Borneo, nagual of South America, tamanous of Twana Indians, is not hereditary; it is acquired by the individual and it is his own personal property, whereas the clan totem is considered the possession of the clan.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.