Project Gutenberg 2014-08-04 Public domain in the USA. 353 Samuelson, L. H. Samuelson, Levine Henrietta Some Zulu Customs and Folk-lore Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive (http://archive.org). "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.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46501/46501-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Zulu (African people) -- Folklore Tales -- South Africa -- Zululand Folklore -- South Africa -- Zululand GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 155334 2025-07-18T16:14:18.008160 text/html 132576 2024-10-24T09:43:21 text/html 387297 2025-07-18T16:14:21.744118 application/epub+zip 385584 2025-07-18T16:14:18.757103 application/epub+zip 136659 2025-07-18T16:14:18.403169 application/epub+zip 428414 2025-07-18T16:14:24.040068 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398317 2025-07-18T16:14:21.394135 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150175 2022-09-21T07:06:49.707381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132461 2025-07-18T16:14:17.770082 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112610 2024-10-24T09:43:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16971 2025-07-18T16:14:24.163041 application/rdf+xml 15999 2025-07-18T16:14:18.480073 image/jpeg 2028 2025-07-18T16:14:18.441090 image/jpeg 353380 2025-07-18T16:14:18.031067 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog