The Rabbit in the Thorn Tree: Modern Myths and Urban Legends of South Africa |
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... evidence for their powers . However , it should also be borne in mind that Africa's traditional medicine and healing practice is as little understood as the voodoo cults of the Caribbean , which until recently were unfailingly dismissed ...
... evidence for their powers . However , it should also be borne in mind that Africa's traditional medicine and healing practice is as little understood as the voodoo cults of the Caribbean , which until recently were unfailingly dismissed ...
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... evidence seems to suggest , this is part of a series of urban legends that reflects South Africans ' fear of the unknown . - To be perfectly frank , it may merely reflect fear probably justified fear of satanists and their dark ...
... evidence seems to suggest , this is part of a series of urban legends that reflects South Africans ' fear of the unknown . - To be perfectly frank , it may merely reflect fear probably justified fear of satanists and their dark ...
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... evidence comes from a sensational documentary by German film- makers Heino Claassen and Molte Rauch . ... Providing solid scientific evidence , the film shows that Africa was vilified , by top scientists and the media , on doubtful evidence ...
... evidence comes from a sensational documentary by German film- makers Heino Claassen and Molte Rauch . ... Providing solid scientific evidence , the film shows that Africa was vilified , by top scientists and the media , on doubtful evidence ...
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What is an urban legend and where do I buy one? | 1 |
Political animals | 9 |
When truth is stranger than legend | 21 |
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