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The Trickster in West Africa: A Study of Mythic Irony and Sacred Delight by Robert D. Pelton
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The trickster appears in the myths and folktales of nearly every traditional society. Robert Pelton examines Ashanti, Fon, Yoruba, and Dogon trickster-figures in their social and mythical contexts and in light of contemporary thought, exploring the way the trickster links animality and ritual transformation; culture, sex, and laughter; cosmic process and personal history; and, divination and social change.

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Robert D. Pelton is a Roman Catholic priest, a member of Madonna House Apostolate.


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ISBN 9780520067912
Author Robert D. Pelton
Format Paperback
Page Count 324
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 318g
Dimensions(mm) 206mm * 140mm * 20mm

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