Oral Traditions from the African Diaspora

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In the book Oral Knowledge Traditions from the African Diaspora the author reflects upon existing knowledge traditions embedded in the cultural systems of two major islands of the Atlantic Ocean, namely Cuba and Cape Verde. The traditions portrayed encompass stories, myths, legends, rituals, songs, prayers and oracle systems touching upon existing belief, religious and spiritual systems.

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Petra Vogler:Petra Vogler is Assistant Professor and Researcher for Culture and Education Studies. After studying educational science, ethnology and Romance studies at the University of Tübingen, she completed her doctorate in philosophy at Humboldt University in Berlin. Her research focuses on philosophy and the history of ideas, mythology, historical educational research and aesthetics.

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