That the fruit may ripen is the object of their sacramental performances,--"even the fruit in woman's womb," Topanashka had explained.

To this end man must contribute with delight and work with love.

Whoever mourns or harbours ill-will cannot expect his task to prosper.

In this manner even the obscene performances of the Koshare are symbolic, and their part in the great dance is above all an invocation.
Next the Cuirana came.

Their labours are over; the germs which they were to protect with incantations have sprouted long ago, and the plants are ready for maturing.