Boesman-Stories, Deel 1. Mitologie en legendes

Name: Boesman-Stories, Deel 1. Mitologie en legendes
Author: G. R. Von Wielligh

By G. R. Von Wielligh

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Mythology, Legends & Folklore

About This Book

The collection records Boesman oral mythology and legends that account for landscape, weather, celestial bodies and animal behavior through personified beings and episodic tales. It arranges narratives about mountains, plains and waters as kin, explains wind, echoes, mirages, fire rites, the rain-beast and great water‑serpent, and interprets sun, moon and stars as animate figures, alongside animal fables, prayers and storyteller notes. Prefatory material describes field encounters and the variability of oral transmission, while the retellings favor plain language to preserve imagery and cosmological themes.

About the Author

G. R. Von Wielligh

G. R. Von Wielligh is a South African author known for his contributions to Afrikaans literature, particularly through his series "Boesman-Stories." This collection, which spans four volumes, delves into the mythology, legends, and everyday life of the San people, offering readers a glimpse into their culture and traditions. His works are characterized by a blend of storytelling that captures the essence of the Boesman experience, making them significant for both literary and cultural studies. Von Wielligh's narratives not only entertain but also educate, preserving the rich heritage of the San people.