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The Eʻwe-speaking peoples of the Slave Coast of West Africa, their religion, manners, customs, laws, languages, &c.,
"History of Dahomi": p. 279-331.Mode of access: Internet
The Tshi-speaking peoples of the Gold Coast of West Africa. Their religion, manners, customs, laws, language, etc.
Introductory -- Religious beliefs -- General deities -- Srahmantin and Sasabonsum -- Local deities -- Deities worshipped by particular sections of the community (company, market, town, and family tutelary deities) -- The tutelary deities of individuals -- Deductions -- The priesthood -- Psycholatry and human sacrifices -- On fetishism -- Oaths, ordeals, omens, etc. -- Family divisions and animal worship -- Division of and mode of reckoning time -- Religious ceremonies and festivals -- Ceremonies at birth, marriage, and death -- State ceremonies -- System of government -- Laws -- Language -- Music -- Traditions and folk-lore.Mode of access: Internet