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Zar in Egypt

Wiener Völkerkundliche Mitteilungen • 3 (1) • Published In 1955 • Pages: 80-89

By: Rasoul, Kawthar Abdel.

Abstract

This is a short summary of the zar ceremony as practiced among the women in Egypt. Basically it is both a propitiatory and curative rite for those women possessed by the zar spirits. The author also discusses the Sudanic-Ethiopian origins and the functions of this cult and its rites.

HRAF PubDate

2010

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Northern Africa

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Unknown

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Robert J. Theodoratus ; 1962

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Egypt

Notes

Kawthar Abdel Rasoul

Includes bibliographical references

LCSH

Peasantry--Egypt

Egypt--Social life and customs