The Trickster in West Africa: A Study of Mythic Irony and Sacred Delight Volume 8
Robert D. Pelton
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Description
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.
Product Details
Price
$38.34
Publisher
University of California Press
Publish Date
September 21, 1989
Pages
324
Dimensions
5.52 X 8.25 X 0.76 inches | 0.73 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780520067912
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About the Author
Robert D. Pelton is a Roman Catholic priest, a member of Madonna House Apostolate.
Reviews
"Pelton has given us a fine piece of scholarly work written in a style that is rich and impeccable."--S. Modupe Broderick, "African Studies Review
