Sarkin Arna

Sarkin Arna

Sarkin Arna is the chief of the ninth house of the Bori spirits, which comprises Pagan Bori spirits. (Some Bori spirits are Muslim; others still practice the traditional Hausa religion from which Bori derives.) He has at least three wives, and the affliction that he bestows and heals is alcoholism.

COLOUR:

Black

Offering: Beer

SEE ALSO:

Bori; Mai Gizo; Sarkin Fulani

SOURCE:

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses– Written by :Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.

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