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What contribution did she make to African cultures and religions?

  • Significant scholarly contributions

  • Formed a new religion

  • Critical analyses

  • Revolutionized religious practices

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Alice Werner made significant scholarly contributions to African cultures and religions. She translated and published a number of African folktales and proverbs, and her work was instrumental in bringing African culture to the attention of a wider audience. She also wrote extensively about the religions of African peoples, and her work helped to dispel many of the myths and stereotypes that had been perpetuated about African religions.
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