essay
The Fon of Dahomey
African worlds • London • Published In 1954 • Pages: 210-234
By: Mercier, P. (Paul).
Abstract
This article provides broad summary of Dahomey culture and history. It is an essay in interpretation, focusing on key features of Dahomey life in the pre-colonial period as described in historical accounts. The main theme concerns uncovering important links between Dahomey concepts of power (as reflected in organization of the monarchial system) and dynamics of traditional religion (as revealed in the multiplication of gods, cults, and myths).
- Subjects
- Cultural identity and pride
- Historical reconstruction
- Form and rules of government
- General character of religion
- Spirits and gods
- Chief executive
- Territorial hierarchy
- Congregations
- Cult of the dead
- Prayers and sacrifices
- Animism
- Organized ceremonial
- Taxation and public income
- Acculturation and culture contact
- culture
- Fon
- HRAF PubDate
- 2016
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem ; 2014
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- 1708-1950
- Coverage Place
- Benin (Dahomey)
- Notes
- By P. Mercier
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- a 54005828
- LCSH
- Fon (African people)