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The Ban of the Bori

The Ban of the Bori Demons and Demon-Dancing in West and North Africa - Library of African Studies, General Studies; No.74

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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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Book information

ISBN: 9780714617305
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition, new impression
DEWEY: 299.6
DEWEY edition: 18
Language: English
Number of pages: 497
Weight: 862g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 38mm

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