Horses, musicians & gods : the Hausa cult of possession-trance

Horses, musicians & gods : the Hausa cult of possession-trance / Fremont E. Besmer.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Besmer, Fremont E.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	South Hadley, Mass. : Bergin & Garvey Publishers, 1983.
Subjects:	Hausa (African people) > Religion. Cults > Nigeria. Spirit possession. Trance.

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