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The Trickster in West Africa

- A Study of Mythic Irony and Sacred Delight

About The Trickster in West Africa

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; and, divination and social change.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780520067912
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 324
  • Published:
  • September 20, 1989
  • Dimensions:
  • 126x203x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 368 g.
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Expected delivery: December 8, 2024

Description of The Trickster in West Africa

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; and, divination and social change.

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