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The dual function of the 'Little People' of the forest in the lives of the Wolof
Journal of American folklore • 71 • Published In 1958 • Pages: 23-26
By: Ames, David W..
Abstract
The rascally but delightful dwarflike forest creatures of the Wolof folk tales are mischievous to children and drunken adults; however, with the help of magical formulas, they perform useful services to hunters. Thus they betray their roles as shepherds of wild animals.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1999
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Robert Lee ; 1959
- Field Date
- 1950-1951
- Coverage Date
- 1950-1951
- Coverage Place
- West Africa
- Notes
- David W. Ames
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 17028737
- LCSH
- Wolof (African people)