In war-split Myanmar ‘spirit consorts’ commune across divide

TAUNGBYONE (Myanmar), Aug 30 — As monsoon rains pound the heartlands of war-fractured Myanmar, “spirit consorts” gather to renew their vows with a pantheon of gods hailed for...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

TAUNGBYONE (Myanmar), Aug 30 — As monsoon rains pound the heartlands of war-fractured Myanmar, “spirit consorts” gather to renew their vows with a pantheon of gods hailed for their powers to protect and destroy. Drinking, dancing and swooning, the da... [4149 chars]

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