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Knowledge and belief in Suku thought

Africa51 (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.
Subjects
General character of religion
Cult of the dead
Cosmology
Philosophy
Spirits and gods
Religious experience
culture
Suku
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)