Cowrie-shell divination
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cowrie-shell-divination-258-12880472
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Cowrie-shell divination
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Cowrie-shell divination refers to several distinct forms of divination using cowrie shells that are part of the rituals and religious beliefs of certain religions. Though best-documented in West Africa as well as in Afro-American religions, such as Santería, Candomblé, and Umbanda, cowrie-shell divination has also been recorded in India, East Africa, and other regions.
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Traditional divination practice using sea shells
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowrie-shell_divination
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2024-02-14T15:56:39Z
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