Sons of the moon / by Deirdre LaPin and Francis Speed.
| Other author | Aveni, Anthony F. |
| Other author | LaPin, Deirdre Ann, 1946- |
| Other author | Speed, Francis. |
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication Info | London : Royal Anthropological Institute, 1984. |
| Description | 1 online resource (24 min.). |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?ANTH;1879631 |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | In isolated mountain hamlets in Nigeria’s Jos Plateau the Ngas have traditionally observed the movements of the moon in the night sky. The moon is a key symbol in Ngas cosmology, believed to regulate the rhythm of all life. The film traces the moon’s influence on Ngas work and thought during a single growing season. The documentary tells the story form the point of view of a single traditional Ngas bard. |
| Other forms | Previously released as DVD. |
| Language | This edition in English. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |