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African Myths (World's Greatest Myths & Legends)
African Myths - World's Greatest Myths & Legends
Author: Jake Jackson (Editor)
Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colorful contrasts and diverse cultures, with a powerful tradition of storytelling. No real unified mythology exists, but many beliefs, ideas and themes are shared by African peoples. This collection offers a cross-section of legends, often first-hand accounts -- tales of the gods, creatio...  more »stories, trickster adventures, animal fables and stories which amuse and teach -- from "Olukun's Revenge", from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to "The Story of the Glutton", from the Bantu-speaking peoples of east Africa, all brought together to provide an insight into the boundless and vibrant world of African myth.

Part of a series on The World's Great Myths and Legends, these books capture the mystery and drama of ancient legends through all the key stories and folk tales featuring gods, heroes, monsters and animals, as well as common themes such as creation, love, death and courage. Each book features an introduvtion to the history, landscape, characters and culture of the mythology. 
ISBN-13: 9781787552746
ISBN-10: 1787552748
Publication Date: 2/15/2019
Pages: 256
Edition: New
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Publisher: Flame Tree 451
Book Type: Paperback
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