How is the mithun used in the cultural and religious life of Arunachal Pradesh?

In Arunachal Pradesh, the mithun—a domesticated gaur or wild ox—holds significant cultural and religious importance among the state's diverse tribal groups.1

While many of these indigenous communities practice local religions involving interactions with nature spirits and deities, ritual sacrifice is a common feature of their spiritual life. Within this context, the mithun is especially valued as a sacrificial animal. Beyond its religious role, the mithun is widely kept by the people of the region as part of their agricultural and rural lifestyle.12