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West African Secret Societies

West African Secret Societies

Butt-Thompson, F. W.

Hardcover

Secret SocietiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1161387781
ISBN13: 9781161387780
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 342
Weight: 2.38
Height: 0.81 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
West African Secret Societies is a book written by F. W. Butt-Thompson that explores the traditional secret societies of West Africa. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the practices and beliefs of these societies, which have been a part of West African culture for centuries. The author delves into the origins of these societies and their roles in society, including their influence on politics, religion, and social life. The book also discusses the initiation rituals and ceremonies of these societies, as well as their codes of conduct and rules. Additionally, the author examines the impact of colonialism on these secret societies and their subsequent decline. Overall, West African Secret Societies offers a fascinating insight into the rich cultural heritage of West Africa and the important role that secret societies have played in shaping its history.1929. Their organizations, officials and teaching. Contents: history; organization; minor officials; society doctors; supreme officials; celebrations; initiation; retreat life; society names and languages; society voices and signs; religious teaching; ethical teaching and the new life; older societies; and the more modern societies. Illustrated.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.

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