Ban of the Bori

Ban of the Bori
Author: Major A.J.N. Tremearne
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2013-11-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1136970010

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.

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

The Ban of the Bori; Demons and Demon-Dancing in West and North Africa
Author: A. J. N. 1877-1915 Tremearne
Publisher: Sagwan Press
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2015-08-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781340154851

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Nature

Nature
Author: Sir Norman Lockyer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 740
Release: 1914
Genre: Electronic journals
ISBN: