Yoruba Proverbs

by Oyekan Owomoyela

Book Overview

Yoruba Proverbs is the most comprehensive collection to date of more than five thousand Yoruban proverbs that showcase Yoruba oral tradition. Following Oyekan Owomoyela's introduction, which provides a framework and description of Yoruba cultural beliefs, the proverbs are arranged by theme into five sections: the good person; the fortunate person (or the good life); relationships; human nature; rights and responsibilities; and truisms.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803218435
• ISBN13: 9780803218437
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 10.0"