Zulu Thought-Patterns and Symbolism - Paperback

by Axel-Ivar Berglund (Author)

"One of the most important statements of the 'inside view' of an African religous system ever made . . . unique in its richness and depth." --Victor Turner

"Zulu Thought-Patterns is a monumental research piece whose writing is admirably clear, and its documentation praiseworthy." --Africa Today

" . . . unique and important . . . " -- International Journal of African Historical Studies

This ethnographic classic describes and analyzes the ritual cycle celebrated by Zulu kinship groups as understood and interpreted by the Zulu themselves.