The enemy saw him rise from the muddy banks covered in mud and thought he was a spirit. Most tribes in Papua New Guinea are very afraid of spirits. Therefore, the enemy fled in fear, and the Asaro escaped.
When the enemy noticed him emerging from the muddy banks with mud on his body, they believed he was a spirit. Many tribes in Papua New Guinea have an intense dread of spirits. Consequently, the enemy fled in terror, and the Asaro managed to escape.