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When a Pokot warrior is killed at war

If a Pokot warrior dies at war, no tears are shed. A burial site will not be prepared. No grave will be dug. He might be missed, but as he lies on the blood-soaked battlefield, his people will watch as hyenas, vultures and other scavengers tear away at his corpse. Then they will walk away.

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