Conversations with Ogotemmêli: An Introduction to Dogon Religious Ideas / Edition 1

by Marcel Griaule, Germaine Dieterlen

Overview

Originally published in 1948 as Dieu d'Eau, this near-classic offers a unique and first-hand account of the myth, religion, and philosophy of the Dogan, A Sudanese people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195198218
Publisher:	International African Institute
Publication date:	11/06/1975
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.42(w) x 8.04(h) x 0.47(d)

Editorial Reviews

"Thoroughly recommended as one of the most important studies of West African traditional religion."—Geoffrey Parrinder, West Africa

"Will prove of interest and enlightenment to those still inclined to underestimate African subtlety and sophistication."—Times Literary Supplement

"Dogon religion (Sudan) is seen through the eyes of...an elder of exceptional intellectual attainments.... It is good to have this material now in English."—Anthropological Forum

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