Womunafu's Bunafu
A Study of Authority in a Nineteenth-Century African Community
- 228pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
The narrative follows Womunafu, a child believed to be possessed by the spirit of Mukama, a revered hero in Ugandan tradition. His life unfolds within a series of enclosures from 1830 until his death in 1906, reflecting the cultural and spiritual significance attributed to him as the son of a ruler in a small Ugandan state. The book explores themes of leadership, spirituality, and the historical context of the region during his lifetime.
