Goat sacrifices keep Nepal's Boeings in the air!

Sever · 09-05-2007, 05:25 AM

Nepal airline sacrifices goats to appease sky god

KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Officials at Nepal's state-run airline have sacrificed two goats to appease Akash Bhairab, the Hindu sky god, following technical problems with one of its Boeing 757 aircraft, the carrier said on Tuesday.
Nepal Airlines, which has two Boeing aircraft, has had to suspend some services in recent weeks due the problem.

The goats were sacrificed in front of the troublesome aircraft on Sunday at Nepal's only international airport in Kathmandu in accordance with Hindu traditions, an official said.

"The snag in the plane has now been fixed and the aircraft has resumed its flights," said Raju K.C. (Eds: name correct), a senior airline official, without explaining what the problem had been.

Local media last week blamed the company's woes on an electrical fault. The carrier runs international flights to five cities in Asia.

It is common in Nepal to sacrifice animals like goats and buffaloes to appease different Hindu deities.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/070904/15/14chn.html

Ladyzekke · 09-05-2007, 11:20 AM

Well if I ever somehow evolve as a sky god, I want everyone to know that I have no need or want of a dead goat Okay?

robertthebard · 09-05-2007, 11:57 AM

Shall we sacrafice chocolate instead?

johnny · 09-05-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by robertthebard

Shall we sacrafice chocolate instead?

What's wrong with virgins? Don't traditions mean anything to you guys?

Ladyzekke · 09-05-2007, 12:24 PM

In this day and age a goat isn't sacrifice enough. Give up something of yours that means a LOT to you! I'm sure back in the day a goat was a big deal, but now? It's called sacrifice people!!

Johnny, you'd have to give up your beer, enough to fill up that airplane tank for a round trip! Robert, chocolate is so not a sacrifice! I'd want at least your best NWNs character!

ZFR · 09-05-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by johnny

What's wrong with virgins? Don't traditions mean anything to you guys?

Where would you find any?

robertthebard · 09-05-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladyzekke

In this day and age a goat isn't sacrifice enough. Give up something of yours that means a LOT to you! I'm sure back in the day a goat was a big deal, but now? It's called sacrifice people!!

Johnny, you'd have to give up your beer, enough to fill up that airplane tank for a round trip! Robert, chocolate is so not a sacrifice! I'd want at least your best NWNs character!

Ok, you'll have to create an account on Z's server, and I'll have him send you a copy of her. You'll be pleasantly surprised. However, what is it I'm sacrificing her for, exactly?

Ladyzekke · 09-05-2007, 02:09 PM

I don't know, what does a sky god do exactly? I could pass some wind for ya!

johnny · 09-05-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladyzekke

I don't know, what does a sky god do exactly? I could pass some wind for ya!

Can i pretty please? I can add some thunder and lightning if you wish, i'm a wizard with matches after a can of baked beans.

johnny · 09-05-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ZFR

Where would you find any?

Why, your local nunnery ofcourse.

09-05-2007, 05:25 AM	#1
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 44 Posts: 3,293	Goat sacrifices keep Nepal's Boeings in the air! Nepal airline sacrifices goats to appease sky god KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Officials at Nepal's state-run airline have sacrificed two goats to appease Akash Bhairab, the Hindu sky god, following technical problems with one of its Boeing 757 aircraft, the carrier said on Tuesday. Nepal Airlines, which has two Boeing aircraft, has had to suspend some services in recent weeks due the problem. The goats were sacrificed in front of the troublesome aircraft on Sunday at Nepal's only international airport in Kathmandu in accordance with Hindu traditions, an official said. "The snag in the plane has now been fixed and the aircraft has resumed its flights," said Raju K.C. (Eds: name correct), a senior airline official, without explaining what the problem had been. Local media last week blamed the company's woes on an electrical fault. The carrier runs international flights to five cities in Asia. It is common in Nepal to sacrifice animals like goats and buffaloes to appease different Hindu deities. http://au.news.yahoo.com/070904/15/14chn.html __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

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Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 58 Posts: 9,005	Re: Goat sacrifices keep Nepal's Boeings in the air! In this day and age a goat isn't sacrifice enough. Give up something of yours that means a LOT to you! I'm sure back in the day a goat was a big deal, but now? It's called sacrifice people!! Johnny, you'd have to give up your beer, enough to fill up that airplane tank for a round trip! Robert, chocolate is so not a sacrifice! I'd want at least your best NWNs character! __________________ Reality Show Recaps

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