Peter Knutsen wrote:
> Gary R. Schmidt wrote:
>> Hmmm, well, he wandered around thinking a phrase like, "Nham Dham Na
>> Thom," or summat like that.
>
> Yes, a phrase like that is used in the novel on several occasions. But
> there's also a particular single word. I think it referes to some
> ancient superstitious ritual or custom, and I believe it to be Keltic or
> Greek, rather than Sanskrit.
Someone emailed me, a short while ago, with the word "hierogamy" which
is the correct one (bell ringing and all that).
I asked him if I should post his name in here, but he hasn't replied
yet, so he shall be anonymous until I hear back from him.
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Peter Knutsen
sagatafl.org
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