The Zulu: An A-Z of Culture and Traditions

Title: The Zulu
Subtitle: An A-Z of Culture and Traditions
Author: Ulrich von Kapff
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Imprint: Struik Travel & Heritage
Cape Town, South Africa 2012
ISBN 9781770079298 / ISBN 978-1-77007-929-8
Softcover, 20 x 18 cm, 95 pages, throughout colour photos, 1 map

About: The Zulu: An A-Z of Culture and Traditions

KwaZulu-Natal is the traditional home of the Zulu, a fiercely independent and proud nation whose royal house dates back to the legendary King Shaka.Today age-old customs and traditions are still maintained, and visitors have a chance to experience life in a traditional Zulu umuzi (homestead) by visiting one of the excellent cultural villages in the province. The Zulu: An A-Z of Culture and Traditions provides a brief but interesting introduction to the Zulu, covering many different aspects - from food and drink to courtship, dress and etiquette. Concise discussions of key figures in Zulu culture, history as well as critical battles, weaponry and war formation are also covered to create a unique glimpse of a fascinating people.

Content: The Zulu: An A-Z of Culture and Traditions

Amosi
Ancestor veneration
Armourer
Baskets
Battle formation
Battle of Blood River
Battle of Isandlwana
Bead work
Beer
Burials
Cattle
Circumcision
Close combat
Dance
Dress
Drums
Etiquette
Flags
Food
History
Homestead
Hut building
llobolo
Inkosi
Inyongo
Isivivone
Language
Lightning
Line of ancestors
Love letters
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Love life
Military affairs
Musical instruments
Names
Nguni
Pits in the cattle enclosure
Polygamy
Pot making
Religion
Sacrifices
Sangoma
ShakaZulu (1787-1828)
Shields
Sleeping
Social structure
Stick fighting
Superstition
Utokoloshe
Weapons
Witchcraft
Wood carving
Xhosa people
Zulu family tree
Glossary
Recommended reading
Index
Acknowledgements