The fact that the gods can cause prophecies to be fulfilled, ridicule a man, and bring havoc to an entire society for an abomination is a strong case in point, serving as a reminder that African idols are not as servile as presumed.

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Within 19 months of the 1952 publication, British and US coup plotters had returned the unpopular Shah to power, who remained servile to US interests until ousted in 1979.

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