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Mapira: Shona Ceremonies

Name: Mapira: Shona Ceremonies
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This book describes many different Shona ceremonies, including those done after death, ceremonies for ancestor spirits, and ceremonies for many types of ‘shave’ spirits, including mermaid spirits, spirits for playing mbira, and more. The author is Patience Chaitezvi Munjeri – mbira player and immense Shona culture resource – in collaboration with Erica Azim.

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Chapters

Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Ceremony for a New Ancestor Spirit
Chapter 3. Ceremony to Appease a Family’s Ancestor Spirits
Chapter 4. Ceremony for a Family’s Female Ancestor Spirits
Chapter 5. Series of Ceremonies After Death
Chapter 6. Thanksgiving Ceremony (Matendo)
Chapter 7. Mukwerera Rain-making Ceremony
Chapter 8. Shave Ceremonies: Njuzu (Mermaid Spirits)
Chapter 9. Other Shave Ceremonies
Chapter 10. Appropriate Behavior in Ceremonies
Figures
Glossary

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Title	Mapira: Shona Ceremonies
SKU	books-35005
Product Format	Download, Paperback Book
Category	Books

Mapira: Shona Ceremonies

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Chapters

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