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Cambridge University Press Spirit Possession and Personhood Among Kel Ewey Tuareg

Name: Spirit Possession and Personhood Among Kel Ewey Tuareg
Brand: Cambridge University Press
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This Cambridge University Press study examines the spiritual practices and social dynamics of spirit possession among the Tuareg people in Niger's Air Mountain region. Susan Rasmussen provides an in-depth analysis of the 'people of solitude' - spirits that possess women within this community - exploring the evening curing rituals that feature drumming, song, and audience participation from young men and women. Through symbolic interpretation, aesthetic evaluation, and detailed case studies of possessed women, the work reveals how local Tuareg communities understand and attribute meaning to possession phenomena. The book bridges anthropological theory with lived experience, documenting both the tolerated yet unofficial nature of this cult and the cultural significance it holds within Tuareg society. Essential reading for scholars of medical anthropology, religious studies, and North African ethnography.

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Susan Rasmussen's scholarly analysis examines spirit possession rituals among Kel Ewey Tuareg women in Niger's Air Mountain region.

The book includes detailed case studies of possessed women and explores local interpretations of possession meaning and significance.

Rasmussen investigates symbolism and aesthetic values embedded in the evening curing rituals featuring drumming and song.

Part of the Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology series, providing rigorous academic context for the research.

Addresses the social dynamics of possession rituals, including audience participation and informal community gatherings among young people.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0521470072
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 16 February 1995
Listed Since: 04 January 2007

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