Ben Okri's "The Famished Road" is a seminal work of African literature that employs a unique narrative style. The story revolves around the protagonist Azaro, who is described as a 'spirit child.' What is the traditional African belief about 'spirit children' that forms the basis of the novel?
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They are believed to be the reincarnation of elders.
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They are believed to possess magical abilities.
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They are believed to bring wealth and prosperity
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They are believed to live in both the spiritual and physical world.