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Aman cannot be recognised as a warrior in the Torres Strait Islands until he survives a battle with a native enemy.
Waii and Sobai are two brothers, famous as fighters. They share in killing trespassers or attackers. If they come upon a man untaught in fighting their arrows dig into his chest. He cries for help, but his call is never heard.
Waii and Sobai wal inab sarupau kuik athaka pathaik.
(Both Waii and Sobai will cut his head off.)
This story tells of life on the Torres Strait Islands before the coming of the missionaries. Alick Tipoti wants to preserve the traditions and culture of the island of Badu.