Pagan Tribes of the Nilotic Sudan

Pagan Tribes of the Nilotic Sudan is a general conspectus of the people, traditions, culture, and ways of thought in southern Sudan, first published in 1932. The authors give their view of the remote racial origins of the people and the great sub-racial units they class as 'dolichocephals' and 'mesaticephals'. The social organization of the Bari tribe is complex and curious, particularly their beliefs regarding rain-stones, rainmakers, and clouds. The language used is a reflection of its era, and no offense is meant by the Publishers to any reader. This book will be of interest to students of history, anthropology, ethnography, and ethnic studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 718 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Pagan Tribes of the Nilotic Sudan, originally published in 1932, offers a comprehensive overview of the people, traditions, culture, and ways of thought in southern Sudan. The authors present their perspective on the remote racial origins of the communities they study, categorizing them as dolichocephals and mesaticephals. The dolichocephals include the Nilotes, such as the Shilluk, Nuer, and Dinka, who reside in an environment centered around cattle and are believed to have originated east of the Great Lakes. The mesaticephals comprise the Fung-Nuba peoples and the South-Western group, with the Azande being the most well-known representatives.

Exceptional interest lies in the research conducted among the Bari tribe, as their social organization is intricate and peculiar, particularly concerning their beliefs regarding rain-stones, rainmakers, and clouds. The language employed in the book reflects the era it was written, and the Publishers do not intend to offend any readers by its republication. This book holds significance for students of history, anthropology, ethnography, and ethnic studies.

Weight: 1490g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032730301