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THE XHOSA HEALERS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA: 4. Isiko lentambo: a renewal sacrifice.

Authors :
Bührmann, M. Vera
Gqomfa, Nqaba
Source :
Journal of Analytical Psychology. Apr82, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p163. 11p.
Publication Year :
1982

Abstract

Focuses on isiko lentambo, a sacrificial ceremony for the enhancement and renewal of the powers of healing and divination of an indigenous healer of Xhosa speaking people in South Africa. Reasons for the performance of the ceremony; Overview of the ceremony; Analysis of the ceremony.

Subjects

Subjects :
*MANNERS & customs
*HEALING
*RELIGION
*XHOSA (African people)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218774
Volume :
27
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Analytical Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10757422

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