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The Mudjadji dynasty : the principles of female leadership in African cosmology

Title
The Mudjadji dynasty : the principles of female leadership in African cosmology / Mathole Kherofo Motshekga ; edited by Marie-Lais Emond.
Author
Motshekga, Mathole
Publication
Pretoria : Kara, [2010]

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Additional Authors
Emond, Marie-Lais
Description
192 p. : ill., ports., maps; 26 cm.
Subject
  • Modjadji I, Queen of the Lobedu, -approximately 1850
  • Lobedu (African people) > History
  • Cosmology, African
Note
  • "May 2010."
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-189).
Contents
1. African cosmology and spirituality -- 2. The peopling of Africa -- 3. The empire of Bokhalaka and international trade -- 4. The birth of Thobela kingdoms in Limpopo -- 5. The solar origins of Balobedu divine kingship -- 6. Encounters between Balobedu and European settlers -- 7. The rebirth of the Bolobedu kingdom -- 8. General conclusion
ISBN
  • 9780620423298 (pbk.)
  • 0620423293 (pbk.)
OCLC
  • ocn668417009
  • 668417009
  • SCSB-5554890
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries