"The Forbidden Forest" and Other Folktales from Northeastern Gabon
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Authors
Cinnamon, John
Issue Date
1982
Type
Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
In an effort to gain an appreciation for the people of Mekambo, one
of the most important aspects to consider is man's relationship to nature; in their
case the immense, overwhelming forest. Time and time again, in conversations, in
the perfunctory duties and actions of daily life, in people's attitudes, traditional
culture, diet, medicine, magic; in short, in every situation and nuance of life, the
forest and man's relationship to it come into play. This theme comes through
vividly in the folktales. They portray the forest as a sacred, mysterious place,
filled with danger, magic, good and evil spirits, sorcerers, riches, and wild beasts.
The dense, impenetrable forest begins at the edge of Mekambo, constantly
threatening to encroach and engulf.
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xvii, 121 p.
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