Spirits and Slaves in Central Sudan

The Red Wind of Sennar

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family, Anthropology
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Author: Susan M. Kenyon ISBN: 9781137027504
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US Publication: September 13, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Susan M. Kenyon
ISBN: 9781137027504
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication: September 13, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

This historical ethnography from Central Sudan explores the century-old intertwining of zar , spirit possession, with past lives of ex-slaves and shows that, despite very different social and cultural contexts, zar has continued to be shaped by the experience of slavery.

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This historical ethnography from Central Sudan explores the century-old intertwining of zar , spirit possession, with past lives of ex-slaves and shows that, despite very different social and cultural contexts, zar has continued to be shaped by the experience of slavery.

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