Magic Rites: Divination by Animal Tracks (1967)

Synopsis

The Dogon shaman in Mali prepares sand drawings symbolizing questions posed by tribal members. The shaman divines answers from the tracks left by animals crossing the drawings during the night. Supplementary reading is recommended to understand the background of the ritual

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7 minutes

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