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

By: A J N Tremearne

ISBN: 9781162624563

$58.00 $45.00

Quantity:

Subtotal: $45.00

Add to Wish List

Description

The Ban of the Bori: Demons and Demon Dancing in West and North Africa is a comprehensive study of the religious practices and beliefs surrounding the Bori cult in West and North Africa. Written by A. J. N. Tremearne, the book explores the complex relationship between humans and spirits, and how this relationship is expressed through music, dance, and ritual. The Bori cult is a religious tradition that centers around the worship of spirits and the use of music and dance to communicate with them. Tremearne provides a detailed analysis of the different types of spirits worshipped by the Bori, their characteristics, and how they are invoked. The book also explores the role of the Bori in society, and how their practices have been influenced by colonialism and modernization. Overall, The Ban of the Bori is an important contribution to the study of African religion and culture, and provides valuable insights into the complex and fascinating world of the Bori cult.1914. The author has been hoping for several years to visit Tunis and Tripoli, but owing to various causes, he was unable to attain the fulfillment of this desire for a time. His wife went with him to Tunis and helped him, but as this book is a record of work and not of personal anecdotes, no allusion is made to themselves except where necessary in connection with some particular statement. Contents: Origin of the Hausa Colonies in North Africa; Totemism and King Killing; Personal Enhancement and Dress; Habitations and Domestic Life; Birth and Puberty; Marriage and Divorce; Death and the Afterlife; Magic; Magic in the House and in the Fields; Superstitions and Omens; Pilgrimages and Festivals; Bori; Origin of Demons and Demon Dancing. Copiously illustrated throughout.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.