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dreams  

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  • Dreams are one of the many ways communication occurs between humans and spirits, so many Africans look to dreams for guidance in everyday affairs. Direct appearances of ancestors in dreams reflect their power and wisdom. [Source: Encyclopedia of African Religion; Dreams]

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