Sacrifices were made to propitiate the gods.

人们供奉祭品以求神灵息怒。

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They offered sacrifices to propitiate the gods.

他们供奉祭品以求神息怒。

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For a week before the final Nongkrem dance, Sing and his sister, who took over as priestess after their mother's death two years ago, go through ritual prayers, dances and sacrifices to propitiate the gods and seek blessings for the people.

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The king's role is to propitiate these gods and maintain harmony among them.

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