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Indigenous and Ancient Religions
Divinity and Experience
The Religion of the Dinka
- First published1961
- TraditionIndigenous & Ancient Religions
- Shelf155 books
A classic ethnography of the religion of the Dinka of South Sudan, focusing on how the Dinka understand Divinity and the many powers they encounter in experience. Lienhardt analyses myth, sacrifice and the role of the masters of the fishing spear with great sensitivity. It is regarded as one of the finest studies of an African religion.












