Ban of the Bori

Demons and Demon-Dancing in West and North Africa

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Paperback, 496 blz. | Engels
Taylor & Francis | 1e druk, 2014
ISBN13: 9780415760751
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First Published in 1968. This book looks at the 'Bori' of the natives in West and North Africa The Bori (like spirits) are believed to be responsible for the various illnesses suffered by mankind are propitiated accordingly by offerings and sacrifices, with designated temple rooms, and being honoured with dances or rather rites during which worshippers (the sect of the Masu-Bori) become temporarily possess or ridden by the spirits.

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ISBN13:9780415760751
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:496
Druk:1

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