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follow the king, but ultimately to cross his path at a location known as "Nenem". In this location, the king, aware that the
Saltigue is coming, stops the royal entourage. The king and the royal entourage must wait for the Saltigue and his companions to pass. After these high priests and priestesses have passed, the king then gives the signal to the royal entourage to pass as they proceed to their next destination. This is the kind of respect that is afforded to the Saltigue.
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1242:, the term "silatigi" is used, which according to Oumar Kane derives from the Mande term "sili" meaning road, and "tigi" meaning master or leader. Thus, in Mande, the "silatigi" is the one who leads the community in following the right path, physical or spiritual. The Fula borrowed the term from the Mande.
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The assembly of
Saltigues would predict the outcome, offer precautionary advice on when to launch the attack, the route to take to the battlefield and the animals to be sacrificed, etc. The role of Saltigue was not political. They were not government ministers or politicians, but spiritual advisors
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improves the
Saltigue's vision of the future and the supernatural world. Having prepared himself sufficiently, the Saltigue and his close associates leave the house and mount their horses, then start their own tour of some of the sacred places of the country. The Saltigué's tour is programmed to
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Catholic Church. Archdiocese of
Kinshasa (Zaire), Aide inter-monastères, Catholic Church. "Vie monastique et inculturation à la lumière des traditions et situations africaines: actes du colloque international ," Kinshasa, 19-25 février 1989, Archdiocese of Kinshasa (Congo), Archidiocèse de
1789:
Lamanes who were merely the landed gentry and provincial chiefs answerable to the king. There are two types of
Lamanes in Serer chronology : Lamanes pre-Guelowar (the original Lamanes, kings and landowners) and Lamanes during and after the Guelowar period (1350–1969) (mere chiefs and
1234:
means "resting the roof of the hut." The combination of these two terms gave its name to "saltigue" (a metaphor). The term is also reported to be of Serer origin meaning "soothsayer". In Serer society, the term is reserved for those who communicate with the invisible world.
1474:. According to Kane, this term, similar to the etymologically related Saltigue, originally meant a religious leader who was privy to the highest secrets of initiation and tasked with performing the rituals necessary to appease the spirits.
2082:
Fall, Mamadou (2021). "Les
Terroirs Historiques et la Poussée Soninké". In Fall, Mamadou; Fall, Rokhaya; Mane, Mamadou (eds.). Bipolarisation du Senegal du XVIe - XVIIe siécle (in French). Dakar: HGS Editions. pp. 18,
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Kane, Oumar (2021). "La
Formation du Royaume Jaalalo du Kingi par Tenghella". In Fall, Mamadou; Fall, Rokhaya; Mane, Mamadou (eds.). Bipolarisation du Senegal du XVIe - XVIIe siecle (in French). Dakar: HGS Editions.
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The
Saltigues were responsible for predicting the future of kings, the weather, any natural disaster or political catastrophe that could befall the country, etc. As such, they were frequently consulted by the Serer kings (the
1701:
Ouvrier, Ashley, "Faire de la recherche médicale en
Afrique: Ethnographie d'un village-laboratoire sénégalais." Médecines du monde (Contributors: Wenzel Geissler, Anne-Marie Moulin). KARTHALA Editions (2014), p. 200,
2071:
Ouvrier, Ashley, "Faire de la recherche médicale en
Afrique: Ethnographie d'un village-laboratoire sénégalais." Médecines du monde (Contributors: Wenzel Geissler, Anne-Marie Moulin). KARTHALA Editions (2014), p.
1335:. The king was extremely careful never to arrive before the Lamane and always avoided direct encounters with the Lamane of Tukar. Whilst the Lamane was busy meditating, touring Tukar and making offerings to the
1954:
The Seereer Resource Centre, Seereer Radio and Seereer Heritage Press, "Our special tribute to Saltigi Biram Pouye." 16 September 1940 (Sanghe, Jooɓaas) - 2 February 2019 (Sanghe) Seereer Radio (9 February
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Galvan, Dennis Charles, "The State Must Be Our Master of Fire: How Peasants Craft Culturally Sustainable Development in Senegal." Berkeley, University of California Press ( 2004). pp 202–204
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1179:) ceremony, the biggest event in the Serer religious calendar. They usually come from ancient Serer paternal families, and the title is inherited by birthright. In Serer country,
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2095:
Diouf, Mahawa, "L'information Historique: L'exemple du Siin." Ethiopiques n°54 revue semestrielle de culture négro-africaine. Nouvelle série volume 7 2e semestre (1991)
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2246:
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Williams, Gordon (1994). "Intelligibility and language boundaries among the Cangin peoples of Senegal." (PDF). Journal of West African Languages. 24 (1): 47–67.
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means "meeting point of two ways, place where one branch branches into two other branches. And by analogy, beam on which the roof of the hut rests."
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Vie monastique et inculturation à la lumière des traditions et situations africaines: actes du colloque international, Kinshasa, 19-25 février 1989
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1055:
1125:
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Kalis, Simone, "Medecine Traditionnele Religion et Divination Chez Les Seereer Siin du Senegal", L'Harmattan (1997), pp 11–297,
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Kane, Oumar (2021). "La Formation du Royaume Jaalalo du Kingi par Tenghella". In Fall, Mamadou; Fall, Rokhaya; Mane, Mamadou (eds.).
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641:
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Klein, Martin A., "Islam and Imperialism in Senegal Sine-Saloum, 1847–1914." Edinburgh University Press (1968), p. 91
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Kalis, Simone, "Medecine Traditionnele Religion et Divination Chez Les Seereer Siin du Senegal", L'Harmattan (1997), pp 11–297,
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2732:
2717:
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Fall, Mamadou (2021). "Les Terroirs Historiques et la Poussée Soninké". In Fall, Mamadou; Fall, Rokhaya; Mane, Mamadou (eds.).
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How Peasants Craft Culturally Sustainable Development in Senegal. Berkeley, University of California Press (2004). pp 202–204
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121:
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Paul, Lewis M., ed. (2009). "Paloor". Ethnologue: Languages of the World (16th ed.). Dallas, Texas: SIL International.
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Paul, Lewis M., ed. (2009). "Paloor". Ethnologue: Languages of the World (16th ed.). Dallas, Texas: SIL International.
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Before a king launched a war, he would consult the great assembly of Saltigues to predict the outcome of the battle.
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2119:
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Diouf, Niokhobaye, "Chronique du Royaume du Sine,." IFAN, commenté par Charles Becker & Victor Martin (1972)
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Wassaly Sene, Kingdom of Sine, during the reign of Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene fa Maak Joof (1853 - 1871) (as Jaraaf)
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Centre d'étude des civilisations, "Cahiers du mythe." Issues 4-5, Nouvelles éditions africaines. (1978), p. 21
1366:, independent Senegal (post 1960). Member of the MALANGO Centre (an organisation that works with Serer saltigues).
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high priests and priestesses who preside over the religious ceremonies and affairs of the Serer people, such as the
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Ndiaye, Ousmane Sémou, "Diversité et unicité sérères: l'exemple de la région de Thiès." Éthiopiques (1991). 7 (54).
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Ndiaye, Ousmane Sémou, "Diversité et unicité sérères: l'exemple de la région de Thiès." Éthiopiques (1991). 7 (54).
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Henri Gravrand. La Civilisation Seereer. Pangool. Published by Les Nouvelles Edition Africaines du Senegal (1990).
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Khane Diouf, Sine-Saloum, independent Senegal. One of the most revered Saltigues of her generation (as at 2011)
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116:
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1100:
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Introduction, bibliographie et notes par Charles Becker, BIFAN, Tome 46, Serie B, n° 3-4, 1986-1987. p 38
2009:
Ethiopiques n°54 revue semestrielle de culture négro-africaine. Nouvelle série volume 7 2e semestre 1991
1969:
Faye, Diène Faye, "Mort et Naissance le monde Sereer." Les Nouvelles Editions Africaines (1983), p. 60.
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Ethiopiques n°54 revue semestrielle de culture négro-africaine. Nouvelle série volume 7 2e semestre 1991
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Faye, Diène Faye, "Mort et Naissance le monde Sereer." Les Nouvelles Editions Africaines, 1983, p 61,
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1742:
Williams, Gordon (1994). "Intelligibility and language boundaries among the Cangin peoples of Senegal"
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1383:(1853 - 1871). He was amongst the great Saltigues of Sine brought in divine the possible outcome of
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period, 1350-1969, and 2019―present) attended the Festival, making their way from the capital of
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2047:, "La Civilisation Seereer: Pangool." Les Nouvelles Edition Africaines du Senegal (1990).
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2025:(1986). "Histoire du Sine-Saloum. (Introduction, bibliographie et notes par Charles Becker)".
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NJoogu Yaasiin Saar, the great Saltigue of Sine-Saloum, Senegal. 1975 : active in the
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Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Kinshasa (Zaire), Aide inter-monastères, Catholic Church.
1249:(a subgroup of the Serer), the term "Sili" or "Sili-Sili" is the name for their language,
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and elders. They are the Serer "hereditary rain priests" – guardians of the
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and its spelling variation derive from two Serer words: "sal" and "tigui";
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Biram Pouye, of Diobass (16 September 1940 - 9 Feb 2019), a member of the
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alcohol all morning before the Festival. It is reported that drinking
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and customs, a birthright they inherited from their ancient Serer
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1843:, IFAN, commenté par Charles Becker & Victor Martin (1972)
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Ndar Ngom, Sine-Saloum, independent Senegal. Head Saltigue of
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Biram NJaay, of Poxaam, Kingdom of Sine, during the reign of
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1339:, Jegan Joof, the Chief Saltigue and his associates drink
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Islam and Imperialism in Senegal Sine-Saloum, 1847–1914.
1745:(PDF). Journal of West African Languages. 24 (1): 47–67.
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annually on the second Thursday after the onset of the
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1989:, Les Nouvelles Editions Africaines, 1983, pp 59-61
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1286:) preferably at the beginning of the rainy season.
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1723:(in French). Dakar: HGS Editions. pp. 18, 22.
821:Index of African mythology and creation narratives
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1721:Bipolarisation du Senegal du XVIe - XVIIe siécle
1686:Bipolarisation du Senegal du XVIe - XVIIe siecle
1073:Traditional African religion and other religions
1688:(in French). Dakar: HGS Editions. p. 44-5.
1450:ceremony of NGalan at Mbeel-Bure. Guardian of
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1637:, Nouvelles éditions africaines. (1978), p. 21
1401:(1924-1969), (June 1969 : active in the
403:Index of all articles relating to Serer people
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1434:Maalick Saar, ancestor of Njoogu Yaasiin Saar
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2007:L'information Historique: L'exemple du Siin.
1828:L'information Historique: L'exemple du Siin.
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854:List of African deities and mythical figures
398:Index of articles relating to Serer religion
16:Title for Serer high priests and priestesses
393:Index of articles relating to Serer history
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2723:Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Fa Ndeb Joof
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2738:Maad a Sinig Ama Joof Gnilane Faye Joof
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1785:, should not be confused with the post-
1375:, one of the best known Saltigues from
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2828:The Royal House of Boureh Gnilane Joof
2733:Maad a Sinig Maysa Wali Jaxateh Manneh
2718:Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak Joof
2713:Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak Joof
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1879:The State Must Be Our Master of Fire:
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1777:(though correct) means "king". The
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1431:. Grandfather of Njoogu Yaasiin Saar
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1520:Traditional African religion portal
1441:, 26th July 1975 at the Nbuj-naaxar
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2112:Mort et Naissance le monde Sereer.
1633:Centre d'étude des civilisations,
1385:the Battle of Fandane-Thiouthioune
1357:(Pre and post independent Senegal)
1265:Role of Saltigues in Serer society
352:Serer views on interfaith marriage
14:
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2833:The Royal House of Jogo Siga Joof
1987:Mort et Naissance le monde Sereer
1257:. In their language, "Sili" mean
831:Serer astronomy (the star Sirius)
811:Dogon astronomy (the star Sirius)
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1781:, – the ancient Serer kings and
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1437:Mbissin Saar, of Sine-Saloum,
357:Serer views on heaven and hell
318:Relations with other religions
253:States headed by Serer Lamanes
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1045:Relation with other religions
634:Traditional African religions
2783:Lingeer Selbeh Ndoffene Joof
2700:(ancient kings / landowners)
1841:Chronique du Royaume du Sine
1635:Cahiers du mythe, Issues 4-5
1387:prior to the battle in 1867.
1352:Some notable Serer Saltigues
1253:, which is one of the Serer
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1857:Edinburgh University Press
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324:Serer views on incarnation
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301:Index of Serer patriarchs
258:Timeline of Serer history
170:Senegambian stone circles
3007:African secret societies
2237:Classical Ndut teachings
1908:Histoire du Sine-Saloum.
1877:Galvan, Dennis Charles,
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849:Index of African deities
2038:Kinshasa (1989), p. 121
1896:Senegalaisement archive
1407:ceremony of Njaanjaay (
816:Dogon astronomy (Nommo)
434:Serer religion category
2748:Maad Semou Njekeh Joof
2743:Maad Ndaah Njemeh Joof
1379:, during the reign of
1282:, and previously, the
296:Maad Semou Njekeh Joof
117:Intercession of saints
2997:Religious occupations
2823:Joos Maternal Dynasty
1773:and very rarely used
1590:Serer ancient history
1417:Kotaan NJaay, healer.
1319:which takes place in
1066:Persecution of Serers
1061:Persecution of Dogons
872:Bandiagara Escarpment
422:Serer people category
2788:Serer maternal clans
1468:Empire of Great Fulo
1394:Centre (as at 2011).
375:Ndut initiation rite
2778:Lingeer Ngoné Dièye
2773:Lingeer Ndoye Demba
2497:Battle of Logandème
2462:Kingdom of Biffeche
1985:Faye, Louis Diène,
1839:Diouf, Niokhobaye,
1580:Serer creation myth
1313:period, during the
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243:Serer creation myth
160:Index of holy sites
2768:Lingeer Fatim Beye
2027:Bulletin de l'IFAN
1852:Klein, Martin A.,
1466:The rulers of the
1247:Serer Palor people
804:African divination
550:Line of succession
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2517:Demographics
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195:Thiouthioune
2962:Lebu people
2957:Jola people
2921:Sene family
2916:Sarr family
2911:Njie family
2906:Ngum family
2896:Maad Saloum
2871:Joof family
2866:Faye family
2818:Joof family
2808:Faye family
2634:Inheritance
2395:Sine-Saloum
2355:Kumba Njaay
2337:Roog (main)
1790:landowners)
1422:Serer Saafi
1364:Sine-Saloum
1311:precolonial
1301:ancestors.
1280:Maad Saloum
1198:, the term
1183:are always
1056:Persecution
902:Kanem–Bornu
775:Waaqeffanna
590:This box:
530:Maad Saloum
475:Serer royal
334:Persecution
2991:Categories
2539:Mauritania
2410:Tattaguine
2390:Sine River
2223:Key topics
2072:200,
1452:Mbeel-Bure
1012:Priesthood
962:Tattaguine
952:Sine River
877:Benin City
826:Philosophy
799:Divination
339:By Muslims
112:Divination
2559:Languages
2525:By region
2292:Symbolism
2252:Festivals
2247:Criticism
1815:Sarr 1986
1803:Sarr 1986
1214:Etymology
1196:Futa Toro
989:Education
897:Igbo-Ukwu
793:Doctrines
651:Religions
508:religious
479:religious
369:Education
122:Rainmaker
107:Astronomy
2849:Families
2813:Guelowar
2639:Marriage
2420:Yaboyabo
2322:Kokh Kox
2287:Saltigue
2277:Religion
2215:Religion
2185:Niominka
1787:Guelowar
1478:See also
1472:Silatigi
1329:Guelowar
1325:new moon
1224:saltigue
1200:Silatigi
1185:diviners
1181:Saltigue
1155:Saltigui
1151:Saltigué
1147:Saltigue
1093:Category
1033:Saltigue
972:Yaboyabo
912:Nri-Igbo
684:Bushongo
626:a series
624:Part of
582:Saltigue
387:See also
233:Saltigue
205:Yaboyabo
74:Kokh Kox
24:a series
22:Part of
2881:Lingeer
2698:Lamanes
2679:Royalty
2612:Culture
2544:Senegal
2434:History
2365:Tiurakh
2272:Pangool
2262:Junjung
2257:Jaaniiw
2165:Peoples
1779:Lamanes
1763:In the
1439:Senegal
1392:MALANGO
1345:sum-sum
1341:sum-sum
1337:pangool
1333:Diakhao
1309:In the
1299:Lamanic
1165:), are
1159:Saltigi
1023:Houngan
882:Dahomey
843:Deities
777:(Oromo)
765:Tumbuka
749:Odinala
729:Lugbara
544:Lingeer
228:Pangool
150:Fandène
102:Animism
84:Tiurakh
58:Deities
2931:Thilas
2926:Teigne
2876:Lamane
2644:Mbalax
2569:Cangin
2534:Gambia
2452:Khasso
2385:Fatick
2360:Takhar
2267:Lamane
2175:Laalaa
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1284:Teigne
1278:, and
1204:Satigi
1106:Portal
937:Sangha
922:Ouidah
917:Nsukka
887:Fatick
781:Yoruba
751:(Igbo)
739:Maasai
719:Lotuko
662:Baluba
563:Thilas
537:Teigne
506:(also
504:Lamane
481:titles
223:Lamane
165:Saloum
155:Fatick
79:Takhar
32:Serers
2861:Buumi
2695:) and
2689:Kings
2664:Tassu
2654:Sabar
2649:Njuup
2629:Death
2619:Birth
2599:Serer
2594:Safen
2589:Palor
2415:Tukar
2297:Women
2282:Sadax
2200:Saafi
2195:Palor
2156:Serer
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1606:Notes
1600:Hogon
1411:) at
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1259:Serer
1251:Palor
1240:Mande
1232:Tigui
1220:Serer
1208:Mande
1167:Serer
1163:Serer
1028:Mambo
1018:Hogon
1000:Okuyi
967:Tukar
770:Vodun
760:Serer
744:Mbuti
734:Luhya
714:Nubia
709:Hausa
694:Dogon
689:Dinka
672:Kongo
667:Bantu
556:Buumi
200:Tukar
2891:Maad
2886:Loul
2693:Maad
2669:Njom
2659:Tama
2584:Noon
2579:Ndut
2400:Somb
2327:Koox
2302:Xooy
2232:Ciiɗ
2205:Seex
2190:Noon
2180:Ndut
2116:ISBN
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2059:ISBN
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2031:46 B
1991:ISBN
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1940:ISBN
1924:ISBN
1775:Maat
1770:Maad
1704:ISBN
1664:ISBN
1648:ISBN
1575:Roog
1447:Xooy
1404:Xooy
1377:Siin
1272:Maad
1192:Fula
1175:(or
1172:Xooy
1145:The
995:Ndut
957:Somb
947:Sine
724:Lozi
699:Efik
677:Zulu
657:Akan
610:edit
603:talk
596:view
570:Loul
516:Maad
477:and
263:Xooy
180:Somb
175:Sine
140:Baol
64:Roog
34:and
2851:and
2083:22.
1261:.
1238:In
1228:sal
1218:In
1202:or
1194:of
1187:.
1177:Xoy
1161:in
1157:or
927:Oyo
892:Ifẹ
755:San
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