The Trickster in West Africa: A Study of Mythic Irony and Sacred Delight (Hermeneutics, Studies in the History of Religions)

(Part of the Hermeneutics: Studies in the History of Religions Series)

By Robert D. Pelton

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The trickster appears in the myths and folktales of nearly every traditional society. Robert Pelton examines Ashanti, Fon, Yoruba, and Dogon trickster-figures in their social and mythical contexts and in light of contemporary thought, exploring the way the trickster links animality and ritual transformation; culture, sex, and laughter; cosmic process and personal history; divination and social change.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0520067916

ISBN13:9780520067912

Release Date:September 1989

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:324 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Related Subjects

Africa Cultural History Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Tribal & Ethnic

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The Trickster in West Africa: A Study of Mythic Irony and Sacred Delight (Hermeneutics, Studies in the History of Religions)

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