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derdebas

derdebas is the plural of derdeba.

Meaning of derdeba

Noun

derdeba (usually uncountable, plural derdebas)

  1. (usually) A complex liturgy of the Gnawas, recreating the first sacrifice and the genesis of the universe by the evocation of the seven main manifestations of the divine demiurgic activity.
    • In derdeba ceremonies, gnawa music and dancing are often used to drive out evil spirits (when someone is sick or troubled) or to honor beneficial spirits (when someone is exceptionally well).2007 January 15, Sia Michel, “Stomping With Sintirs as a Route to Trance”, in New York Times

Questions about derdebas

What is derdebas the plural of?
Derdebas is the plural of derdeba.

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