Alfred Burdon Ellis

Yoruba Peoples of the Slave Coast Selected Readings

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Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture in West Africa through the insightful lens of British Army officer and ethnographer A.B. Ellis. His final work provides an anthropological exploration of the Yoruba peoples religion, customs, laws, and language. Featuring selected readings from his fifteen captivating chapters—including Chief Gods, Measurements of Time, and Ceremonies at Birth, Marriage, and Death—this recording offers a glimpse into the vibrant life of the Yoruba community. An appendix further enriches the experience with a comparison of the Tshi, Gã, Ęwe, and Yorub...

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Alfred Burdon Ellis

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Mar 4, 2026

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007 - Chapter 15 Conclusions part 2 04.03.2026

Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture in West Africa through the insightful lens of British Army officer and ethnographer A.B. Ellis. His final work provides an anthropological exploration of the Yoruba peoples religion, customs, laws, and language. Featuring selected readings from his fifteen captivating chapters—including Chief Gods, Measurements of Time, and Ceremonies at...

006 - Chapter 15 Conclusions part 1 04.03.2026

Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture in West Africa through the insightful lens of British Army officer and ethnographer A.B. Ellis. His final work provides an anthropological exploration of the Yoruba peoples religion, customs, laws, and language. Featuring selected readings from his fifteen captivating chapters—including Chief Gods, Measurements of Time, and Ceremonies at...

005 - Chapter 9 Ceremonies At Birth Marriage And Death 04.03.2026

Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture in West Africa through the insightful lens of British Army officer and ethnographer A.B. Ellis. His final work provides an anthropological exploration of the Yoruba peoples religion, customs, laws, and language. Featuring selected readings from his fifteen captivating chapters—including Chief Gods, Measurements of Time, and Ceremonies at...

004 - Chapter 8 Measurements of time 04.03.2026

Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture in West Africa through the insightful lens of British Army officer and ethnographer A.B. Ellis. His final work provides an anthropological exploration of the Yoruba peoples religion, customs, laws, and language. Featuring selected readings from his fifteen captivating chapters—including Chief Gods, Measurements of Time, and Ceremonies at...

003 - Chapter 2 Chief Gods part 3 04.03.2026

Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture in West Africa through the insightful lens of British Army officer and ethnographer A.B. Ellis. His final work provides an anthropological exploration of the Yoruba peoples religion, customs, laws, and language. Featuring selected readings from his fifteen captivating chapters—including Chief Gods, Measurements of Time, and Ceremonies at...

002 - Chapter 2 Chief Gods part 2 04.03.2026

Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture in West Africa through the insightful lens of British Army officer and ethnographer A.B. Ellis. His final work provides an anthropological exploration of the Yoruba peoples religion, customs, laws, and language. Featuring selected readings from his fifteen captivating chapters—including Chief Gods, Measurements of Time, and Ceremonies at...

001 - Chapter 2 Chief Gods part 1 04.03.2026

Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture in West Africa through the insightful lens of British Army officer and ethnographer A.B. Ellis. His final work provides an anthropological exploration of the Yoruba peoples religion, customs, laws, and language. Featuring selected readings from his fifteen captivating chapters—including Chief Gods, Measurements of Time, and Ceremonies at...

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