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The Shilluk's belief in the good medicine men

Sudan notes and records3 • Published In 1920 • Pages: 110-116

By: Oyler, D. S..

Abstract
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 degree to which shamans are specialized among themselves. In addition to brief descriptions of therapeutic practices other magical functions of the shamans are described.
Subjects
Shamans and psychotherapists
Theory of disease
Magical and mental therapy
Sorcery
Magic
Medical therapy
culture
Shilluk
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Missionary
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Betty Potash ; 1960
Field Date
ca. 1918
Coverage Date
1900-1920
Coverage Place
Sudan
Notes
D. S. Oyler
LCCN
unk83015138
LCSH
Shilluk (African people)