Amongst the many dZi stories known by Tibetans, one common belief is that cattle can give birth to dZi. It is believed that dZi are wormlike creatures that the cattle eat whilst grazing. Once eaten these creatures become petrified, creating a perfect dZi bead. Tibetans also believe that the perforation found on dZi is a completely natural occurance and has not been drilled by man. However, there are some rare dZi that do not have perforations. Maybe these beads were not created to be worn but instead were used to adorn statues and other artifacts.
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