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Encyclopedia of the Yoruba

Author : Toyin Falola

Publisher : Indiana University Press

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 36,8 MB

Release : 2016-06-20

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0253021561

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“The encyclopedia gives a complex, yet detailed, presentation of the Yorùbá, a dominant ethnic group in West Africa . . . an invaluable resource.” —Yoruba Studies Review The Yoruba people today number more than thirty million strong, with significant numbers in the United States, Nigeria, Europe, and Brazil. This landmark reference work emphasizes Yoruba history, geography and demography, language and linguistics, literature, philosophy, religion, and art. The 285 entries include biographies of prominent Yoruba figures, artists, and authors; the histories of political institutions; and the impact of technology and media, urban living, and contemporary culture on Yoruba people worldwide. Written by Yoruba experts on all continents, this encyclopedia provides comprehensive background to the global Yoruba and their distinctive and vibrant history and culture. “Readers unfamiliar with the Yoruba will find the introduction a concise and valuable overview of their language and its dialects, recent history, mythology and religion, and diaspora movements . . . Highly recommended.” —Choice



Encyclopedia of African Religion

Author : Molefi Kete Asante

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 473 pages

File Size : 12,86 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1412936365

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Collects almost five hundred entries that cover the African response to spirituality, taboos, ethics, sacred space, and objects.













Grammar and Dictionary of the Yoruba Language

Author : Thomas J. Bowen

Publisher :

Page : 248 pages

File Size : 37,99 MB

Release : 2013-10

Category :

ISBN : 9781293052402

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Grammar And Dictionary Of The Yoruba Language: With An Introductory Description Of The Country And People Of Yoruba Thomas J. Bowen Smithsonian institution, 1858 English language; Yoruba language





Dictionary of the Yoruba Language

Author : Missionary Society Church Missionary Society

Publisher :

Page : 448 pages

File Size : 32,88 MB

Release : 2009-03

Category :

ISBN : 9781104170004

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.