Summarize the Interrelationship of Witchcraft, Oracles, and Magic for the Azande

question 59

Essay

Summarize the interrelationship of witchcraft, oracles, and magic for the Azande. What is the logic of the system from an Azande perspective? How would a nonbelieving outsider explain its workings? Can you think of any tests whose outcome could be used to verify or falsify either interpretation?

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