Lecture and discussion on divination
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Authors
Fortes, Meyer
Abstract
Meyer Fortes gives a lecture on Tallensi divination before a selected audience of graduates and under-graduates in Cambridge. He discusses general theories of divination and is questioned by the audience.
Description
Lecture and discussion by Meyer Fortes, chaired by Jack Goody, in the Audio Visual Aids centre. Organized by Stephen Levinson and filmed by Martin Gienke. 9th March 1982, each about one hour.
Keywords
anthropology, Tallensi, West Africa, divination, ritual