essay

Religion and folklore

bushmen : san hunters and herders of southern africaCape Town And Pretoria • Published In 1978 • Pages: 162-172

By: Biesele, Megan.

Abstract
According to the author there are great cultural variations among the various San groups in Namibia, Botswana, and Angola. This document discusses some of these variations with particular reference to religion and folklore, with the point of ethnic reference being the !Kung San.
Subjects
Music
Dance
Literature
Literary texts
Magical and mental therapy
General character of religion
Revelation and divination
Organized ceremonial
culture
San
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1988
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Namibia, Botswana, Angola
Notes
Megan Biesele
LCCN
79302323
LCSH
San (African people)