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The fallow-deer (Cervus dama) is a medium-sized species of deer, standing about one metre tall and distinguished by the end of the antler being palmated (flattened and expanded). It is found wild in Asia Minor, but was introduced into Britain in the early part of the 15th century. Two varieties are found in Britain, one which is fawn coloured with white spots and the other dark brown.
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In Huli mythology, Dama are invisible deities which control the weather and attack people causing illness, sterility or death. Most of them can also bring good fortune, but a small minority are completely evil.
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In Huli mythology, Dama Dagenda are evil forest-spirits that attack travellers making their noses bleed and giving them sores.
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In Japanese mythology, Shito Dama is an astral spirit. It is shaped like a fireball and is bright red in colour.
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DAMA is an abbreviation for Demand Assignment Multiple Access
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Dama is an Adamawa language spoken in Cameroon.
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