Rinderpest Rituals

Explore the fascinating and intricate rituals employed by villages to protect themselves from rinderpest, a disease shrouded in mystery until the late 1800s. From confining men and cattle to the striking image of an oldest woman yoked to a plow, these practices blur the lines between protection and witchcraft. The discussion reveals how these rituals reflect deep-seated beliefs and societal responses to disease and fear.