The Hmong believe that at death the soul travels to the place where its placenta (afterbirth)has been buried and puts it on like an article of clothing.

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This belief is true, as the Hmong people believe that the placenta is a part of the child's soul and burying it in a special place is important for the child's well-being and connection to their ancestral spirits. At death, the soul is said to return to this place and reunite with the placenta as a symbol of returning home.

The Hmong Believe That at Death the Soul Travels to the Place