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The Taste of Blood: Spirit Possession in Brazilian Candomble (Contemporary Ethnography)

Jim Wafer

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Description:Enter the fascinating world of the Condomble regions of Brazil, where interaction between spirits and human is considered an everyday occurrence. Jim Wafer uncovers the social life, rituals, folklore, and engaging personalities of the villagers of Jacari, among whom trances, sorcery, and spirit possession demonstrate the coexistence of different kinds of reality.This ethnography is intriguing not only because of the originality of its approach to the more enigmatic aspects of another culture but also because it uses insights gained from participation in that culture to reflect on the paradoxes inherent in the writer's own culture, and in the human condition in general.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Taste of Blood: Spirit Possession in Brazilian Candomble (Contemporary Ethnography). To get started finding The Taste of Blood: Spirit Possession in Brazilian Candomble (Contemporary Ethnography), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Enter the fascinating world of the Condomble regions of Brazil, where interaction between spirits and human is considered an everyday occurrence. Jim Wafer uncovers the social life, rituals, folklore, and engaging personalities of the villagers of Jacari, among whom trances, sorcery, and spirit possession demonstrate the coexistence of different kinds of reality.This ethnography is intriguing not only because of the originality of its approach to the more enigmatic aspects of another culture but also because it uses insights gained from participation in that culture to reflect on the paradoxes inherent in the writer's own culture, and in the human condition in general.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Taste of Blood: Spirit Possession in Brazilian Candomble (Contemporary Ethnography). To get started finding The Taste of Blood: Spirit Possession in Brazilian Candomble (Contemporary Ethnography), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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