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Orature and Yoruba Riddles
About this book
Orature and YorĂšbĂĄ Riddles takes readers into the hitherto unexplored undercurrents of riddles in Africa. Because of its oral and all too often ephemeral nature, riddles have escaped close scrutiny from scholars. The strength of the YorĂšbĂĄ as the focus of this study is impressive indeed: a major ethnic group in Africa, with established connections with the black diaspora in North America and the Caribean; a rich oral and written culture; a large and diverse population; and an integrated rural-urban society. The book is divided into six chapters for readers' convenience. When read in sequence, the book provides a comprehensive, holistic sense of YorĂšbĂĄ creativity where riddles are concerned. At the same time, the book is conceived in a way that each chapter could be read individually. Therefore, those readers seeking understanding of a specific type of riddle may target a single chapter appearing most relevant to her/his curiosity.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Introduction
- One  YorÚbå Riddles in Performance: Content and Context
- Two  Riddles and Metaphors: The Creation of Meaning
- Three  The Dynamics of Tale-Riddling
- Four  The Variability and Function of Song-Riddle
- Five  Current Trends in the Use of Enigmatic Forms
- Six  Orature and Indigenous Education
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index