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Observations on the Shilluk of the Upper Nile: the laws of homicide and the legal functions of the Reth
Africa • 22 • Published In 1952 • Pages: 97-119
By: Howell, P. P. (Paul Philip).
Abstract
After a brief discussion of Shilluk culture the author considers the judicial functions of the king with particular reference to homicide and blood feuds. He weighs the different accounts of the Shilluk which vary in attributing enforcement powers or powers of arbitration to the Reth. Using these accounts and comparative materials from neighboring tribes he attempts to arrive at some conclusions regarding the degree of effective power vested in the Reth. Materials on the sanctions for different types of crimes and injuries are also given with examples drawn from traditional and more recent cases.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Eastern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Betty Potash ; 1960
- Field Date
- 1937-1950
- Coverage Date
- 1900-1952
- Coverage Place
- Sudan
- Notes
- P. P. Howell
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 118-119)
- LCCN
- 29010790
- LCSH
- Shilluk (African people)