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The Shilluk's belief in the evil eye, the evil medicine manarticle 1919 • Oyler, D. S.
Shilluk • Africa > Eastern Africa
This article, by a missionary, deals with Shilluk beliefs in sorcery. The author discusses the evil eye and the diseases attributed to this power, the social position and relations of persons ...The Shilluk's belief in the good medicine menarticle 1920 • Oyler, D. S.
Shilluk • Africa > Eastern Africa
This article describes the functions of shamans among the Shilluk. It discusses beliefs regarding their document of power, the physical characteristics of medicine men and their children, and ...The Shilluk peace ceremonyarticle 1920 • Oyler, D. S.
Shilluk • Africa > Eastern Africa
The author describes the settlement of a feud which he witnessed while serving as a missionary among the Shilluk. He discusses the role of the king, district chief, and neighboring chieftains ...Shilluk notesarticle 1926 • Oyler, D. S.
Shilluk • Africa > Eastern Africa
This article, written by a missionary, describes some Shilluk customs and beliefs. It deals with their attitudes toward storms and lightning and the behavior and rituals connected with these n...Nikawng's place in the Shilluk religionarticle 1918 • Oyler, D. S.
Shilluk • Africa > Eastern Africa
This article deals with the religious and medical beliefs and practices of the Shilluk. Various aspects of the religion are discussed, including ancestor worship, concepts of the relations of ...