The Trickster in West Africa : A Study of Mythic Irony and Sacred Delight (9780520067912)

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; and, divination and social change.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 324 pages
• Dimensions 140 x 206 x 20mm | 318g
• Publication date 01 Jul 1992
• Publisher University of California Press
• Publication City/Country Berkerley, United States
• Language English
• Edition Statement Reprint
• Illustrations note 1 map
• ISBN10 0520067916
• ISBN13 9780520067912
• Bestsellers rank 1,460,396

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