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Xhosa folklore of pregnancies : East London, South Africa / Aimee Latta, 2002

 Item — Box: 295A, Folder: 8
Identifier: FA 1 Item 3268

Scope and Contents note

Latta analyzes the manifestation of culture represented by the Xhosa folklore concerning pregnancy. She discusses the role of traditional healers and herbalists within the Xhosa community, and the help and direction they provide to soon-to-be-mothers. She then explores foodways unique to expecting mothers in the Xhosa community. Latta concludes by discussing the importance of folklore among any people, but particularly among the Xhosa people of South Africa. Created by Aimee Latta when she was enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 356 class in 2002.

Dates

  • Other: 2002

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1 volume (41 pages) ; 28 cm

Language of Materials

English

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