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Notes on some animals in Zandeland

Man • 63 • Published In 1963 • Pages: 139-142

By: Evans-Pritchard, E. E. (Edward Evan).

Abstract
The material for this brief article is mostly drawn from the author's field research among the Azande. Herein is information on Azande ethnozoological concepts, including traditional views, attitudes and ideas about the fauna in the Azande habitat. The article treats how the Azande classify animals taxonomically, food taboos and avoidances regarding animals, mythical, magical and sacred significance of animals, and ideas about animal behavior patterns. The method of presentation is wholly descriptive (in recording the textual statements of the informant) with no interpretive analysis.
Subjects
Ethnozoology
Literary texts
Spirits and gods
culture
Azande
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Central Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Social Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Gilbert Winer ; Robert O. Lagacé ; 1968-1969
Field Date
1927-1930
Coverage Date
ca. 1927-1930
Coverage Place
Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Central African Republic; Africa
Notes
E. E. Evans-Pritchard
LCCN
sf80000548
LCSH
Zande (African people)