- myalism
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myalism
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myalism — n. cult practiced by Afro Indians … English contemporary dictionary
myalism — [ mʌɪəlɪz(ə)m] noun a Jamaican folk religion focused on the power of ancestors, typically involving drumming, dancing, spirit possession, ritual sacrifice, and herbalism. Origin C19: from myal, in the same sense (perh. from Hausa mayl sorcerer ) … English new terms dictionary
myalism — n. magic cult among W Indian blacks … Dictionary of difficult words
myalism — n. a kind of sorcery akin to obeah, practised esp. in the W. Indies. Etymology: myal, prob. of W.Afr. orig … Useful english dictionary
Obeah — This article is about West Indian religion and magic. For obeah within the context of Thelema, see Obeah and Wanga. For the West African monster, see Obia (folklore). Obeah (sometimes spelled Obi, Obea or Obia) is a term used in the West Indies… … Wikipedia
Kumina — or Cumina is a cultural form indigenous to Jamaica.[1] It is a religion, music and dance practiced by, in large part, Jamaicans who reside in the eastern parish on St. Thomas on the island. These people have retained the drumming and dancing of… … Wikipedia
slavery — /slay veuh ree, slayv ree/, n. 1. the condition of a slave; bondage. 2. the keeping of slaves as a practice or institution. 3. a state of subjection like that of a slave: He was kept in slavery by drugs. 4. severe toil; drudgery. [1545 55; SLAVE… … Universalium
myal — ˈmīəl adjective Etymology: origin unknown : of or relating to myalism … Useful english dictionary
