Of Water And Spirit: Ritual, Magic and Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman

Malidoma Patrice Somé

ISBN 10: 0874777623 / ISBN 13: 9780874777628

Published by Putnam (edition First Edition), 1994

About this Item

With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 0874777623-11-1-29

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Of Water And Spirit: Ritual, Magic and Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman
• Publisher: Putnam (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0874777623
• ISBN 13: 9780874777628
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

An African shaman recounts his childhood as a virtual prisoner in a Christian seminary, his initial rejection by his fellow Africans, and the death-defying Dagara initiation ritual he performed that reconnected him to his heritage and people.

About the Author

Malidoma Patrice Some taught literature at the University of Michigan.