The Black God's Drums Symbols & Objects

P. Djèlí Clark
This Study Guide consists of approximately 32 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Black God's Drums.
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The Black God's Drums Symbols & Objects

P. Djèlí Clark
This Study Guide consists of approximately 32 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Black God's Drums.
This section contains 208 words
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The Skull Moon

Creeper sees the skull moon in a vision given by Oya. The vision is a symbol of Oya's power over Creeper and her ability to foretell the future. The skull is typically a symbol of foreboding. Creeper does not initially understand the vision, but she does recognize the skull's symbolism when the vision comes to fruition.

Drapeto Gas

Drapeto gas is a symbol of the lengths to which slave owners for control of the Black slaves. The gas represents the horrific lives of the slaves. The gas kills their passions, meaning they do not try to escape or rise up against their owners.

The Mojo Bag

The man wearing the skull mask carries a mojo bag, which is a symbol of the power of sorcery and his protection against it.

Feral's Bite

Feral's tendency to bite is a symbol that she is not civilized...

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