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The Magic of Africa: Reflections on a Western Commonplace

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The Magic of Africa: Reflections on a Western Commonplace
Author(s)Pels, Peter
AbstractA discussion of European conceptions of African magic in literature is presented, focusing on the negative connotations of the term “witchcraft”. Topics include the containment of witchcraft, limitations in translating words, and the importance in understanding African magic.
IssueNo3
Pages193-210
ArticleAccess to Article
SourceAfrican Studies Review
VolumeNo41
PubDateDecember 1998
ISBN_ISSN0002-0206

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