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Ban of the Bori

Ban of the Bori Demons and Demon-Dancing in West and North Africa

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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: 9780415760751
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
Edition: 1st edition
DEWEY: 305.8009669
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 496
Weight: 748g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm

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