Witchcraft, Oracles, and Magic Among the Azande

Witchcraft, Oracles, and Magic Among the Azande

Author: Edward Evan Evans-Pritchard

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 0198740298

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An abridged version of the 1937 an-thropological study of the Azande of the southern Sudan, the theoretical insights of which have proven increasingly influential among both anthropologists and others


The Witchdoctor Paradox

The Witchdoctor Paradox

Author: Barry Tyrrell

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2016-09-30

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1460280792

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Tshiremba, the great witchdoctor, has a ruthless scheme to subjugate the Zulus of kwaZulu — Natal to his own ends in the “New” South Africa. Dr. Philemon Thlabati, is a thorn in his side, and Tshiremba is not above using ancient witchcraft to destroy his enemies. But the life of Philemon Thlabati is also influenced by powerful forces; and centuries old Zulu stories foretell of a destiny that must be fulfilled. Philemon and his friends set out on a quest to solve the mystery of a lost tribe; and along the way they find adventure, unexpected romance, and the legacy of a princess. The setting for this tale is the beautiful rolling hills, mountains and rivers of Zululand, South Africa — Shaka Zulu’s former domain. There, an epic battle between good and evil is fought with clubs, spears and cunning; and by summoning the precocious spirits of the ancestors.


Society, Spirituality, and the Sacred

Society, Spirituality, and the Sacred

Author: Donald Swenson

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13: 0802096808

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"This work makes a much-needed contribution to teaching and learning about the various forms of religious belief and action in our world." - Kevin J. Christiano, University of Notre Dame


Dancing Many Drums

Dancing Many Drums

Author: Thomas F. Defrantz

Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press

Published: 2002-04-01

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 0299173135

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Few will dispute the profound influence that African American music and movement has had in American and world culture. Dancing Many Drums explores that influence through a groundbreaking collection of essays on African American dance history, theory, and practice. In so doing, it reevaluates "black" and "African American " as both racial and dance categories. Abundantly illustrated, the volume includes images of a wide variety of dance forms and performers, from ring shouts, vaudeville, and social dances to professional dance companies and Hollywood movie dancing. Bringing together issues of race, gender, politics, history, and dance, Dancing Many Drums ranges widely, including discussions of dance instruction songs, the blues aesthetic, and Katherine Dunham’s controversial ballet about lynching, Southland. In addition, there are two photo essays: the first on African dance in New York by noted dance photographer Mansa Mussa, and another on the 1934 "African opera," Kykunkor, or the Witch Woman.


Modern Dance, Negro Dance

Modern Dance, Negro Dance

Author: Susan Manning

Publisher: U of Minnesota Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780816637362

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Two traditionally divided strains of American dance, Modern Dance and Negro Dance, are linked through photographs, reviews, film, and oral history, resulting in a unique view of the history of American dance.


The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies

The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies

Author: Frank Worthington

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-13

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13:

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"The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies" by Frank Worthington offers a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of Rhodesian culture and traditions. Through a collection of insightful studies, Worthington delves into the beliefs, practices, and folklore of the region, shedding light on its unique customs. His immersive narratives provide a deeper understanding of the interplay between modernity and ancient beliefs, offering readers a fascinating journey into the heart of Rhodesia's cultural heritage. This anthology serves as a valuable record of the traditions that have shaped the lives of the people of Rhodesia.


Classic Aubrey Menen

Classic Aubrey Menen

Author: Menen

Publisher: Penguin Books India

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 694

ISBN-13: 0143068547

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Urbane, irreverent satire—four of Aubrey Menen’s best novels The novels in this omnibus edition are classic Aubrey Menen—brilliant and inventive, displaying his characteristic wit while laying bare people’s idiosyncrasies. Menen attacks affectation and hypocrisy with his crisp prose and true-to-life characters. Classic Aubrey Menen is an abiding testimony to a master craftsman. The Prevalence of Witches, A Conspiracy of Women, A Fig Tree, The Abode of Love


Adventures in Swaziland

Adventures in Swaziland

Author: Owen Rowe O'Neil

Publisher:

Published: 1921

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13:

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The author of this work, Owen Rowe O'Neil, was a South African Boer (farmer) of Irish descent who grew up near the border between Swaziland and the Transvaal. As a child and an adult he made frequent trips to Swaziland. O'Neil's book describes warfare, customs, political organization, and medicine in late-19th and early-20th century Swaziland, as well as recounts O'Neil's numerous personal encounters with King Buno, his mother, Queen Labotsibeni, Crown Prince Sebuza, and other members of the royal family. Swaziland came under the control of the South African Boer Republic in 1894. It became a British protectorate in 1902, after the British victory in the Boer War. Swaziland achieved full independence on September 6, 1968.