ISBN:
0-253-21083-6
,
978-0-253-21083-8
,
0-253-33251-6 /Hb.
,
978-0-253-33251-6 /Hb.
Language:
English
,
Yoruba
Pages:
xxi, 274 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Edition:
Second, expanded edition
Series Statement:
African Systems of Thought
Keywords:
Westafrika Nigeria
;
Yoruba
;
Religion
;
Ritual, religiöses
;
Religion und Gesellschaft
;
Religion, traditionelle
;
Kult, afro-amerikanisch
;
Lateinamerika
;
Brasilien
;
Karibik
;
Haiti
;
Nordamerika
;
Gottheit
;
Ogun [Leben und Werk]
Abstract:
Ogun - the ancient African god of iron, war, and hunting - is worshipped by more than 40 million adherents in West Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas. Agrica's Ogun is a rich interdisciplinary collection that draws on field research from several continents to revial Ogus's dramatic power and enduring appeal. Five new essays, focusing mainly on Ogun worship in the new world, enhance this landmark introduction to Yoruba religion. (Umschlagtext)
Description / Table of Contents:
List of illustrations -- Preface -- A note on orthography -- Introduction to the second edition -- Introduction to the first edition -- Part One. The history and spread of Ogun in old and new Worlds -- Part Two. The meaning of Ogun in ritual, myth, and art -- Part Three. Transformatios of Ogun -- Contributors -- Index
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