9781445507859 - Specimens of Bushman Folklore - Wilhelm Bleek
9781445507859 - Specimens of Bushman Folklore - Wilhelm Bleek
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Specimens of Bushman Folklore

This collection of myths, legends, and folk tales from the IXam Bushmen tribe of Southern Africa has been translated from their traditional language and collated in this volume.

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Author

Wilhelm Bleek

Imprint

Pierides Press

Categories

Cultural Studies

Folklore & Mythology

History

Popular Beliefs & Controversial Knowledge

Social & Cultural History

Society & Culture

Society & Social Sciences

ISBN

9781445507859, 9781528772914

Formats Available

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Pages

588

Publication Date

03 August 2010

Dimensions 5.5 × 8.5 in

This collection of myths, legends, and folk tales from the IXam Bushmen tribe of Southern Africa has been translated from their traditional language and collated in this volume.

First published in 1911, these traditional tales from the IXam Bushmen were recorded and translated by Wilhelm Bleek and his sister-in-law. This volume is an important testament to the ancient tribe’s beliefs, religion, and customs.

This volume’s contents feature:

    – Mythology, Fables, Legends, and Poetry
    – Sun and Moon
    – Animal Fables
    – History (Natural and Personal)
    – Animals and Their Habits
    – Personal History
    – Customs and Superstitions

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