Healing and Spirituality: The mganga figure between literature, myths and beliefs
In many parts of Africa, illness, health and misfortune are considered human experiences influenced by spiritual entities, and therefore connected to local beliefs and religion. Consequently, the concept of uganga (healing) reflects the total of knowledge, skills and practices based on theories,...
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| Language: | English |
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Università degli Studi di Torino
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Kervan. International Journal of Afro-Asiatic Studies |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ojs.unito.it/index.php/kervan/article/view/2872 |