African Folktales in the New World

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ISBN: 9780253207364 | 0253207363
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 10/1/1992

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These essays, devoted to traditional narratives found in Africa and in the New World, represent the last major research project of William Bascom (1912-1981), eminent authority on African art and folklore. His intention was to demonstrate the African roots of African American folktales.

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Foreword
Acknowledgments
Preface
Obas Ear: A Yoruba Myth in Cuba and Brazil	p. 1
The Talking Skull Refuses to Talk	p. 17
Trickster Seeks Endowments; Measuring the Snake; Challenging Birds (Insects) to Fill a Container; Milking a Cow (Deer) Stuck in a Tree	p. 40
Birds Head (Leg) under Its Wing	p. 71
Inside Cow's (Elephant's) Belly	p. 83
Deer's Hoof and Ear; Dog and Dog Head	p. 104
Holding the Rock	p. 114
Taught an Incriminating Song (Saying)	p. 137
Moon Splits Hare's Lip (Nose)	p. 145
Dogs Rescue Master in Tree Refuge	p. 155
Agreement to Sell Mothers; Agreement to Kill Mothers; "Cutta Cord-La!"	p. 201
Knock Dust (Water) Out of Rock; Waiting on the Lord	p. 212
Birds' Fasting (Singing) Contest	p. 221
Diving Contest	p. 228
Index	p. 237
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