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Focusing on the life of Omar Dia, the oldest son of a West African sorcerer, the narrative explores themes of tradition and succession within the Songhay culture. After his father's death, Omar inherits the sorcerer's responsibilities through a symbolic act involving a metal chain. The story also highlights how traditional knowledge custodians navigate the challenges of globalization, offering a rich ethnographic perspective. This accessible novel blends personal journey with cultural insights, reflecting the complexities of heritage in a changing world.
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The Sorcerer's Burden, Paul Stoller
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2016
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- Titel
- The Sorcerer's Burden
- Untertitel
- The Ethnographic Saga of a Global Family
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Paul Stoller
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2016
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9783319318042
- Kategorie
- Belletristik, Ethnografie
- Beschreibung
- Focusing on the life of Omar Dia, the oldest son of a West African sorcerer, the narrative explores themes of tradition and succession within the Songhay culture. After his father's death, Omar inherits the sorcerer's responsibilities through a symbolic act involving a metal chain. The story also highlights how traditional knowledge custodians navigate the challenges of globalization, offering a rich ethnographic perspective. This accessible novel blends personal journey with cultural insights, reflecting the complexities of heritage in a changing world.