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Monica Wilson
Rituals of Kinship Among the Nyakyusa [PDF ebook]

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Originally published in 1957, analyses the rituals celebrated by groups of kinsmen on the occasion of births, marriages and deaths within the age villages of the Nyakyusa. the connection between the form of the rituals and the kinship structure is examined. The symbolism of the rituals throws great light on the psychological reactions of this African people to death and birth, sin and misfortune, expiation and reconciliation.

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Formato PDF ● Pagine 300 ● ISBN 9780429895401 ● Casa editrice Taylor and Francis ● Pubblicato 2018 ● Scaricabile 3 volte ● Moneta EUR ● ID 6546046 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM

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