Spirits and Slaves in Central Sudan
The Red Wind of Sennar
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family, Anthropology
| 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.
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.
