Mbwiri
`Mbwiri` is a Central African demon who is said to possess people. Those he possesses would usually be diagnosed with epilepsy by a doctor. When such a possession occurs, the shaman is called. A hut is built in which the afflicted resides along with the shaman and his assistants until he is cured. For ten days or a fortnight these people eat and drink at the expense of the patient's relatives, and dance to the music of flute and drum. Mbwiri is ...