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Quiz
Think you know African mythology? Match each being to their legend and prove your knowledge.
Listen to Sesi and Haleemah discuss the extent to which culture should be preserved.
How does one become a respected man in the Senufo community? Discover and explore the Senufo Poro society's hidden ceremonies, which put genuine adulthood to the test through rigorous spiritual and mental training as well as nonverbal instructions.
Among the Dan people of west-central Côte d'Ivoire and northern Liberia, Gle masks aren't just carved objects sitting behind glass. This exploration dives into how the entities behind these masks function as both spiritual guardians and problem-solvers in Dan society.
This article centers on how initiation rites are identified as a rite of passage from childhood to adulthood among African traditional communities. It explains the significance of these rites in the traditional sense, focusing on the Senufo People of Côte d’Ivoire.
