African Folktales in the New World
"These essays... are of immense importance to anyone interested in the issues of origins and folklore texts."—Choice\ "... this is Bascom at his best.... an attractive and full-bodied book." —Fabula\ 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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"These essays... are of immense importance to anyone interested in the issues of origins and folklore texts." — Choice"... this is Bascom at his best.... an attractive and full-bodied book." — FabulaThese 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.
ForewordAcknowledgmentsPreface1Obas Ear: A Yoruba Myth in Cuba and Brazil12The Talking Skull Refuses to Talk173Trickster Seeks Endowments; Measuring the Snake; Challenging Birds (Insects) to Fill a Container; Milking a Cow (Deer) Stuck in a Tree404Birds Head (Leg) under Its Wing715Inside Cow's (Elephant's) Belly836Deer's Hoof and Ear; Dog and Dog Head1047Holding the Rock1148Taught an Incriminating Song (Saying)1379Moon Splits Hare's Lip (Nose)14510Dogs Rescue Master in Tree Refuge15511Agreement to Sell Mothers; Agreement to Kill Mothers; "Cutta Cord-La!"20112Knock Dust (Water) Out of Rock; Waiting on the Lord21213Birds' Fasting (Singing) Contest22114Diving Contest228Index237
