Mantis in Kult und Mythe der Buschmänner

Erwin Schimitschek

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Archaeology and Rock Art Studies Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies Cultural and Mythological Studies

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Abstract Mantis in cult and myths of the Bushmen. The rock‐paintings produced mainly between 1600 and 1800 are very important for the knowledge of the worship of animals by the Bushmen of South Africa. The paintings are not only images of animals but also expressions of religious ideas. Species of the genus Mantis (Orthoptera, Mantidae) constitute the centre of the worship of God by the Bushmen. In South Africa the Mantis is named as “hottentot god”. The Mantis is able to take on human shape or the shape of antilopes. Also in the myths of the Bushmen the Mantis enacts an important part.

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1983Altgermanische Religionsgeschichte 1973Rock Paintings in Southern Africa Showing Bees and Honey Hunting

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