A01=Major A.J.N. Tremearne
African spirit possession
Author_Major A.J.N. Tremearne
Black Beetle
Black Snake
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Confer
Earth Quake
Eau De Cologne
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Evil Eye
Evil Mouth
Follow
Grey Hen
Hausa ethnography
Holy Man
Islamic cultural influence
Kai Na
Long Horns
Midday
Port Wine Stains
Priestly King
Proper Sacrifice
Red Cock
religious syncretism
ritual healing practices
Shea Butter
Sore Eyes
spirit possession cults West Africa
Throwing Stick
totemism anthropology
Vice Versa
Water Man
White Cock
White Hen
Young Man
Product details
- ISBN 9780415760751
- Weight: 920g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 30 May 2014
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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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.
