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			The term 'goad' refers to 'prompting', that is to be used as the ankus is used, to manuever or control the elephant. The term in this case was obviously misapplied by that individual, although certain associations between the two could be assumed, in the ceremonial sense that is. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			I have read that the "ankus" goad had a large spike and hammer like construction to drive into the elephants head if it were run wild and confused among people.  This would suit some politicians.  Some animal goads are stuck somewhere else.  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	 
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