Ritual by Malidoma Patrice Some
The stories within these books have the poignancy of new discoveries as well as the unworn imagination of the ancestors. The commentary has the sharp edge of modern thought and the intricacy which results from the intellect being woven through the ritual complexities of tribal life. The purpose of constructing thresholds that bring this world together is to find the powers that can heal the rends in tribal as well as modern communities.? --Michael Meade, from the IntroductionVersed in the languages of psychology, comparative literature, as well as ancient mythology, healing, and divination, Malidoma Patrice Some bridges paths between the ancient tribal world of the West African Dagara culture and modern Western society. Ritual is written with wild imagination, careful critical reflection, and intuitive insights that will force the reader to encounter the world anew.
Malidoma Patrice Somé, a medicine man and diviner in the Dagra culture, was born in Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) West Africa and is initiated in his tribe's ancestral traditions. He has three master's degrees and two doctorates from Sorbonne University and Brandeis University, as well as teaching experience at the University of Michigan. He now spends his time speaking and giving intense courses across the United States with his wife, Sobonfu.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780140195583 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140195580 |
| Title | Ritual |
| Author | Malidoma Patrice Some |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. |
| Year published | 1997-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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