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.
About the AuthorRobert D. Pelton is a Roman Catholic priest, a member of Madonna House Apostolate.
Book InformationISBN 9780520067912
Author Robert D. PeltonFormat Paperback
Page Count 324
Imprint University of California PressPublisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 318g
Dimensions(mm) 206mm * 140mm * 20mm