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The Griot's Voice in Senegalese Cinema: Djibril Diop Mamébty's Adaptation of Oral Poetics

This article explores how Mambéty channeled the essence of griot storytelling into the medium of film, creating works that honor traditional oral poetics while pushing the boundaries of cinema itself.

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The Vèvè of Haitian Vodou

Ever seen those gorgeous geometric patterns in movies about Haiti? Those aren't just fancy floor decorations—they're vèvè, the spiritual calling cards of Haitian Vodou. This article will delve into the evolution of these ground drawings, from their potential roots in Dahomean traditions to their sacred and symbolic role in contemporary Haitian Vodou.

Myth

The Twelve Gates of Duat

The ancient Egyptians believed that death marked the beginning of a soul’s journey to eternal life. Central to this belief was the Duat — the Egyptian underworld — through which the soul had to travel. This article explores the twelve gates of the Duat, the guardians who watched over them, and the meaning of each stage in the soul’s passage to eternity.

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