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African gods : contemporary rituals and beliefs

Simultaneously published in French with title: Dieux noirs Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-191) Foreword -- African religions -- Vodun -- For the Bamileke, death does not exist -- The Hogon foregoes physical contact -- Blue, the color of ritual death -- Sexual intercourse as mystical expression -- Westerners are considered ugly -- Witches have four eyes -- The symbolism of beads -- Ritual slavery -- Insanity as blessing -- The power of women is feared -- A masked healer -- Chaste magicians -- The intiates' sacred dance -- Ashantis forced their enemies to walk barefoot -- Followers …