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The expression of the social value of water among the Naman of South-West Africa

South African journal of science20 • Published In 1923 • Pages: 514-526

By: Hoernlé, Winifred .

Abstract
This article discusses the function of water among the Nama Hottentots. It describes native beliefs regarding the danger of water at life-crisis periods, and the use and taboo of water in ceremonies relating to these crises.
Subjects
Domesticated animals
Settlement patterns
Topography and geology
Disasters
Ethnogeography
Magic
Organized ceremonial
Mythology
Preventive medicine
Prayers and sacrifices
Puberty and initiation
Functional and adaptational interpretations
culture
Khoi
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James Leary ; 1958
Field Date
1912-1913
Coverage Date
1900-1923
Coverage Place
South Africa
Notes
Mrs. R. F. A. Hoernlé (A. W. Hoernlé)
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
61035237
LCSH
Khoisan (African people)