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Shilluk notes
Sudan notes and records • 9 • Published In 1926 • Pages: 57-68
By: Oyler, D. S..
Abstract
This article, written by a missionary, describes some Shilluk customs and beliefs. It deals with their attitudes toward storms and lightning and the behavior and rituals connected with these natural phenomena. Initiation of young boys and girls and the privileges connected with adolescence are also discussed. Begging customs including stereotyped begging expeditions as well as assistance given to the needy are described.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2019
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Eastern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Missionary
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Betty Potash ; 1960
- Field Date
- ca. 1918
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Sudan
- Notes
- By the Rev. D. S. Oyler
- LCCN
- unk83015138
- LCSH
- Shilluk (African people)