“The encyclopedia gives a complex, yet detailed, presentation of the Yorùbá, a dominant ethnic group in West Africa . . . an invaluable resource.” —Yoru

Collects almost five hundred entries that cover the African response to spirituality, taboos, ethics, sacred space, and objects.

A fundamental and well-illustrated reference collection for anyone interested in the role of women in North American religious life.

Identifies more than two thousand ethnic groups around the world, and discusses each group's culture, social and economic conditions, and politics

First published in 1921, and cited on the Africa's Best 100 Books List, this is a standard work on the history of theYorubas from the earliest times to the begi