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Twins in African and Diaspora Cultures

Twins in African and Diaspora Cultures Double Trouble, Twice Blessed

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In Africa, where the birthrate of twins is among the highest in the world, twins can be seen as a burden to their families and a threat to the social order, or they can be seen as a gift from God and beings with unique abilities who bring about social harmony. Philip M. Peek and the contributors to this illuminating, multidisciplinary volume explore this rich cultural heritage by examining topics such as twins in artistic representation, twins and divination, and twins in performance, cosmology, religion, and popular culture.

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Indiana University Press

Book information

ISBN: 9780253356246
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 306.875096
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 366
Weight: 635g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 25mm