In the cultures of the Horn of Africa and adjacent regions of the Middle East, [1] Zār (Arabic: زار, Ge'ez: ዛር) is the term for a demon or spirit assumed to possess individuals, mostly women, …

Jul 13, 2020 · Zar, a dance ritual popular in Egypt, is attributed to have its origins in Ethiopia. The ritual most likely spread beyond the Horn of Africa in the 18th or 19th centuries due to the …

Feb 1, 2017 · In the Egyptian Center for Culture and Arts, the Mazaher ensemble is performing an exorcism ritual known as zar. In Egypt, zar ceremonies are used to treat individuals possessed …

Based on a selective review of the literature, this paper looks at the place of zār spirit possession in both DSM-IV and DSM-V; it also examines how zār is manifested in Iran and in African …

Sep 22, 2024 · The South African rand (ZAR) is the national currency of South Africa. Learn the rand's history, how its value has changed over time, and its role in international trade.

The zar cult, the central feature of which is the practice of casting out demons, though not in official accord with the Islamic religion, is prevalent in many Moslem countries besides Egypt-

The Zar, one of Egypt's oldest dances is performed for the sole purpose of healing. Perhaps dance/movement therapists today can learn something from this healing dance that has …

Zar refers to a type of spirits, the afflictions such spirits may cause, and the rituals aimed at preventing or curing these afflictions. It is one of the most widely distributed "cults of afflictions" …

May 10, 2022 · Egypt's "zar" ceremony is a healing cult that drives out possessing spirits, sometimes called jinns or demons, that cause malady. Apart from being an ancient tradition, …

Aug 7, 2015 · ZĀR, harmful wind (bād) associated with spirit possession beliefs in southern coastal regions of Iran. In southern coastal regions of Iran such as Qeshm Island, people …