Description
In this rare insight into Zulu mysticism, Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa shares his personal experiences as a sangoma, or Zulu shaman. Set against the background of post-colonial South Africa, the book presents the first-person account of an African healer and explores the cosmology of the Zulu. Mutwa recounts his journey from English-trained Christian schoolteacher to shaman and keeper of folklore, following the calling to continue his grandfather’s path. He tells the stories of his ancestors, including creation myths, the arrival of evil in the world, the adventures of the trickster god Kintu and Zulu encounters with the “fiery visitors”, whom he compares to extraterrestrials. Seeking to preserve ancestral knowledge and promote his vision of a world united in peace and harmony, Mutwa also reveals previously guarded secrets of Zulu healing and spiritual practices, including the curative power of the sangoma and the psychic abilities of his people. The contents are in English.
Information
Publication date: October 10, 2003
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books, Mythology in english, Non-fiction literature in english
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 224
ISBN/EAN: 9780892811298