Book
The terminology and practice of Somali weather lore, astronomy, and astrology
Published by the author • Mogadishu, Somalia • Published In 1968 • Pages:
By: Galaal, Muusa H. I..
Abstract
This study is concerned exclusively with Somali weather lore system. Using data furnished by a large number of weather lore experts, the author records and analyzes their beliefs. Included in their weather lore are beliefs concerning astrology, astronomy, meterology, the Somali calendar, holidays, and associated behavioral practices - primarily those concerned with Somali pastoral and agricultural life.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1997
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Eastern Africa
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Government Official
- Indigenous Person
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Irving Rosenthal ; Dubravka Schmalzbauer ; 1971-1972
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Somalia, Djibouti, and southeastern Ethiopia
- Notes
- by Muusa H. I. Galaal
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 74390772
- LCSH
- Somalis