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It is neither,. It is the support system for the growing baby - but it isn't PART of either of them, hence why it is gone after delivery.
Interesting though, in Bali ......................................
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In Balinese, a placenta is called ari-ari which derives from the word ari meaning âyounger siblingâ. Balinese Hindus believe that while babies are in the womb until they are born, they are accompanied and protected by these ari-ari, of which there are four:
Bhuta Nyom (amniotic fluid)
Bhuta Rah (blood)
Bhuta Ari-ari (placenta)
Bhuta Tabunan (belly button)
These four siblings help the baby leave the womb by way of the vagina (known in Balinese as goa garbha) safely and healthily.
Since these four elements are considered so crucial, the way they are treated is also important. First of all, the placenta is cleaned and placed in a young empty coconut or a clay pot. Then, the ongkara symbol is inscribed on the lid and the ahkara symbol on the base of the vessel â these are both godly symbols in Hindu philosophy. After this, plant thorns (such as eggplant, rose or pandanus), betel nut and leaves are placed in it. Then, the vessel is wrapped in coconut fibre (ijuk) or white material and if the baby is a boy, the family buries it on the right of the side of the house entrance or door (looking outwards); the opposite is performed if the baby is a girl. If the mother doesnât live in her own house or family compound, she can also choose to have the placenta thrown in the ocean. When the placenta is buried or thrown into the sea, a mantra is recited, praying for longevity. After burying the placenta and reciting the mantra, the hole is covered with earth and black stones. Then a thorny pandanus bush is planted on the site to protect it from animals and evil spirits.
A ceremony now takes place including offerings of white rice, salt, ginger, yellow turmeric rice, red shallot rice, and black charcoal rice. Over 42 days an incense stick or a candle is lit and placed on the site. Normally, whenever the baby is washed, fed or blessed, the ari-ari are also washed fed and blessed. They are considered a real part of the babyâs life.
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I have heard it described other ways as well (my cousin lives there) and it is the father's job to take care of the placenta. My cousin said he & his wife chose burial sites based on things - like the sea if you want your child to have adventure & travel, or a mountain for wisdom. I think it is kind of neat actually.
It is neither,. It is the support system for the growing baby - but it isn't PART of either of them, hence why it is gone after delivery.
Interesting though, in Bali ......................................
888888888888888888888888888888
In Balinese, a placenta is called ari-ari which derives from the word ari meaning âyounger siblingâ. Balinese Hindus believe that while babies are in the womb until they are born, they are accompanied and protected by these ari-ari, of which there are four:
Bhuta Nyom (amniotic fluid)
Bhuta Rah (blood)
Bhuta Ari-ari (placenta)
Bhuta Tabunan (belly button)
These four siblings help the baby leave the womb by way of the vagina (known in Balinese as goa garbha) safely and healthily.
Since these four elements are considered so crucial, the way they are treated is also important. First of all, the placenta is cleaned and placed in a young empty coconut or a clay pot. Then, the ongkara symbol is inscribed on the lid and the ahkara symbol on the base of the vessel â these are both godly symbols in Hindu philosophy. After this, plant thorns (such as eggplant, rose or pandanus), betel nut and leaves are placed in it. Then, the vessel is wrapped in coconut fibre (ijuk) or white material and if the baby is a boy, the family buries it on the right of the side of the house entrance or door (looking outwards); the opposite is performed if the baby is a girl. If the mother doesnât live in her own house or family compound, she can also choose to have the placenta thrown in the ocean. When the placenta is buried or thrown into the sea, a mantra is recited, praying for longevity. After burying the placenta and reciting the mantra, the hole is covered with earth and black stones. Then a thorny pandanus bush is planted on the site to protect it from animals and evil spirits.
A ceremony now takes place including offerings of white rice, salt, ginger, yellow turmeric rice, red shallot rice, and black charcoal rice. Over 42 days an incense stick or a candle is lit and placed on the site. Normally, whenever the baby is washed, fed or blessed, the ari-ari are also washed fed and blessed. They are considered a real part of the babyâs life.
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I have heard it described other ways as well (my cousin lives there) and it is the father's job to take care of the placenta. My cousin said he & his wife chose burial sites based on things - like the sea if you want your child to have adventure & travel, or a mountain for wisdom. I think it is kind of neat actually.
What is the tone of this poem?
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I believe the tone is gloomy and straightforward. Gloomy because of the description she gives and straightforward because she's saying things as they are. Can anyone help me out though? Why would it be gloomy?
Saturday morning armies
of Black women
young
and old
and, young and old in the same time
in the same face
in the same care and time and work-worn hands
you rise with the dawn
leaving home and brown babies
behind you, in the day's early light
pulling coat and scarf close
avoiding the mirror
shrinking of the cold morning of
bus ride
to prestigious street corner
you are not alone
you are with your sisters in this
Northend - to Southend
Jane Finch - to Rosedale
Montreal - to Outermont
Harlem - to Scarsdale
wearing head-rag
carrying dust-mop, scrub-bucket
in-service three days of week march in the dawn.
you possess a key, cherished girl (never woman)
of this house
you tap and scuffle and wipe feet at the back
and enter the world of
day's
day's
day's work in service
taking your place in that army of
round and strong and weary backs
moving with grace and sure familiar stride
from your kitchen
your babies
your own forgotten morning at home
to this
three days-a-week armies of Black women
in service
Answer
I feel it is more realistic of life than truly gloomy. Capitalism and for that matter any system in any age creates a hierarchy and some are at the top of the pile while the majority are at the bottom or in stages between. This poem deals with people (women) being exploited by the system but they appear to be black. For centuries those with white skins have dominated those with yellow, brown or black skins. Why is this? I feel that when the mass immigrations of around 30,000 years ago out of Africa those who travelled to Europe had their skins changed to a paler shade due to the lack of sunshine. The 'whites' found they were in latitudes that helped them develop advanced feudalism that led to industrialised capitalism, which exploits everyone whether they are black or white. If you are working class and black you will feel very exploited and this will give rise to this type of poem. Gloomy not, realistic yes.
I feel it is more realistic of life than truly gloomy. Capitalism and for that matter any system in any age creates a hierarchy and some are at the top of the pile while the majority are at the bottom or in stages between. This poem deals with people (women) being exploited by the system but they appear to be black. For centuries those with white skins have dominated those with yellow, brown or black skins. Why is this? I feel that when the mass immigrations of around 30,000 years ago out of Africa those who travelled to Europe had their skins changed to a paler shade due to the lack of sunshine. The 'whites' found they were in latitudes that helped them develop advanced feudalism that led to industrialised capitalism, which exploits everyone whether they are black or white. If you are working class and black you will feel very exploited and this will give rise to this type of poem. Gloomy not, realistic yes.
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