Book
Symbols of death: an analysis of the consciousness of the Karanga
Mambo Press • (4) • Published In 1987 • Pages: 389
By: Aschwanden, Herbert, Cooper, Ursula.
Abstract
This is a continuation of Aschwanden et al., 1982. Here, as in the previous work, the symbolism of the Karanga subgroup is analyzed and interpreted from the standpoint of the natives. The complex and intricate nature of the symbols of death are investigated in terms of their beliefs about the causes of death, what happens when death finally comes, the funeral, and the concept of victory over death through various rituals. The work concludes with a synopsis of the symbolism used throughout the source.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2014
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Southern Africa
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Physician
- Missionary Nurse
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle; 1991
- Field Date
- 1965-1971
- Coverage Date
- 1965-1971
- Coverage Place
- Masvingo, Zimbabwe
- Notes
- by Herbert Aschwanden in collaboration with the African nursing sisters of the Musiso Hospital, Zimbabwe ; English translation by Ursula Cooper
- Continues: Symbols of life. 1982
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- LCCN
- 88980076
- LCSH
- Karanga (African people)
- Karanga (African people)--Funeral customs and rites
- Philosophy, Karanga