Zulu Creation Myths by Credo Mutwa – Ancient Tradition or Mutwa’s Invention?
Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa (1921–2020) was one the most famous and controversial sangomas in South Africa. He is the first sangoma who published books about sangomas’ vocation and work, and revealed his version of Zulu myths. This paper first establishes if Mutwa’s tales can be considered myths, then if...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2021
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Journal of religion in Africa
Year: 2021, Volume: 51, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 111-132 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Mutwa, Credo Vusa'mazulu 1921-2020
/ Zulu
/ Mythology
/ Creation myth
/ Rise of
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| IxTheo Classification: | AG Religious life; material religion BS Traditional African religions KBN Sub-Saharan Africa NBD Doctrine of Creation |
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Credo Mutwa
B Zulu mythology B Zulu religion B sangoma |
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