West Africa: The evolution of traditional institutions of power. Africa: occult practices in civil wars and conflicts
Author:
Denisova Tatyana,Kostelyanets Sergey
Abstract
The paper considers the influence of traditional beliefs on political processes and the nature of military operations during armed conflicts in contemporary Africa. The authors’ attention is focused on the administration of magic rituals and rites of initiation and immunization to members of tribal militias and rebel groups, aimed at maintaining their cohesion, commitment, fearlessness and, ultimately, achieving military success.
Publisher
OOO Zhurnal Voprosy Istorii
Subject
History,General Medicine