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Knowledge and belief in Suku thought
Africa • 51 (3) • Published In 1981 • Pages: 709-723
By: Kopytoff, Igor.
Abstract
This article discusses traditional Suku beliefs relating to dead ancestors. It shows that the Suku, like many other African peoples, recognize the importance of ancestors to the wellbeing of the living. Yet, Suku traditional religion says very little about the existences of these ancestors. When asked about this paradox, the Suku say that they have no way of comprehending the world after death.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2016
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Central Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem ; 2014
- Field Date
- 1958-1959
- Coverage Date
- 1920-1960
- Coverage Place
- Kwango district, Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Notes
- Igor Kopytoff
- LCCN
- 29010790
- LCSH
- Suku (African people)