African Folklore ─ An Encyclopedia

"Extensive cross-referencing and bibliographic references enhance the volume's usefulness… An excellent introduction to African folklore as well as a convenient resource for leading researchers to further study, this is highly recommended." - Library Journal
"At the cutting edge of current folklore research… Recommended." – Choice
Written by an international team of experts, this Encyclopedia is the first work of its kind to offer comprehensive coverage of folklore throughout the African continent. Over three hundred entries provide in-depth examinations of individual African countries, ethnic groups, religious practices, artistic genres, and numerous other concepts related to folklore. Featuring original field photographs, a comprehensive index, maps, and thorough cross-references, African Folklore: An Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource for students and teachers of African Folklore and for those working on African topics across Cultural Studies, Literature and Anthropology.

Philip M. Peek is Professor of Anthropology at Drew University, USA.
Kwesi Yankah is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Ghana.

Introduction List of Contributors List of Entries Maps Entries A to Z Appendix: African Studies Centres and Libraries in the USA and Africa Appendix: Field and Broadcast Sound Recording Collections at the Indiana University Archives of Traditional Music (ATM) Appendix: Filmography Appendix: Sample of Earlier Dissertations and Theses on African Folklore at U.S. Institutions Index