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This article examines the complex kinship structures of the Mambila of Cameroon, focusing on the significant role of the maternal uncle. Heusch argues that the maternal uncle's authority, often interpreted through a Freudian lens as reflecting primordial Oedipal conflicts, is better understood within the context of a broader system of exchange and alliance. He challenges the universality of the Oedipus complex and suggests that the Mambila case demonstrates how kinship structures can generate tensions and obligations that shape social organization and individual behavior. The debt owed to the maternal uncle represents a complex interplay of economic, social, and symbolic factors, highlighting the importance of considering cultural context in anthropological analysis.

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