02356cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000210011324500360013426400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650801880038752012330057553400450180865300380185365300380189165300410192985600430197099900170201346501UtSlPG20260610134052.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aSamuelson, L. H.10aSome Zulu Customs and Folk-lore 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-08-04  aProduced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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(http://archive.org).  a"Some Zulu Customs and Folk-lore" by L. H. Samuelson is a collection of cultural narratives and traditions written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the beliefs, customs, and practices of the Zulu people, offering readers insight into the intricate world of Zulu folklore, rituals, and societal norms. This rich tapestry of stories aims to illuminate the moral underpinnings and spiritual beliefs that govern the lives of the Zulu, providing a nuanced understanding of their culture.  At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by expressing her hope that the following tales will reveal the soul of a people often misunderstood by outsiders. The opening portion discusses various Zulu customs such as marriage ceremonies involving elaborate singing and dancing, the treatment of twins, and the harsh realities of aging in Zulu society. It emphasizes the depth of Zulu beliefs in the supernatural, the significance of ritual practices, and the impact of these customs on daily life. Through the engaging storytelling, readers are invited to appreciate the Zulu worldview and the profound connections between tradition, social structures, and communal identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aZulu (African people) -- Folklore  aTales -- South Africa -- Zululand  aFolklore -- South Africa -- Zululand40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46501  c87340d87340