Perspectives on African Witchcraft

Perspectives on African Witchcraft
ISBN-10
1315439913
ISBN-13
9781315439914
Category
Body, Mind & Spirit
Pages
238
Language
English
Published
2016-12-08
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Author
Mariano Pavanello

Description

This volume draws on a range of ethnographic and historical material to provide insight into witchcraft in sub-Saharan Africa. The chapters explore a variety of cultural contexts, with contributions focusing on Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ghana, Mali, Ethiopia and Eritrean diaspora. The book considers the concept of witchcraft itself, the interrelations with religion and medicine, and the theoretical frameworks employed to explain the nature of modern African witchcraft representations.

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