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

The Ban of the Bori: Demons and Demon Dancing in West and North Africa is a comprehensive study of the traditional religious practices of the Bori cult in Africa. Written by A. J. N. Tremearne, the book explores the beliefs and rituals of the Bori people, who worship spirits and use dance and music to communicate with them.The book provides a detailed account of the Bori cult's history, including its origins in pre-Islamic Africa and its development over time. It also examines the different types of spirits worshipped by the Bori, including ancestral spirits, nature spirits, and jinn.Tremearne describes the various forms of Bori dance and music, which are used to summon and communicate with the spirits. He also explores the role of the Bori in African society, including their place in traditional healing practices and their interactions with other religious groups.Overall, The Ban of the Bori is a fascinating and informative study of a little-known aspect of African culture and religion. It provides valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of the Bori cult, and sheds light on the broader cultural and historical context in which it developed.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.