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The Trickster in West Africa

A Study of Mythic Irony and Sacred Delight

Robert D. Pelton

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; divination and social change.

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 th

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

324 pp.5.5 x 8.125Illus: 1 map

9780520067912$31.95|£27.00Paper

Sep 1989

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