Ban of the Bori

Ban of the Bori
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 416
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ISBN-10 : 9781136970016
ISBN-13 : 1136970010
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Book Synopsis Ban of the Bori by : Major A.J.N. Tremearne

Download or read book Ban of the Bori written by Major A.J.N. Tremearne and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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