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Introduction to Igbo mythology for kids : a fun collection of heroes, creatures, gods, and goddesses in West African tradition / Chinelo Anyadiegwu.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Berkeley : Bloom Books for Young Readers, 2023Description: 192 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781646043149
  • 1646043146
Other title:
  • Fun collection of heroes, creatures, gods, and goddesses in West African tradition
Subject(s): Summary: "The first definitive collection of Igbo legends and traditions for kids, this book explores the mythological origins of the Igbo people, the ancient Nri Kingdom, and Igbo cosmology before delving into the Alusi, or the core Igbo deities. Following this introduction to the pantheon of gods and goddesses, a collection of the most popular Igbo myths, folktales, and legends will immerse kids in exciting stories of tricksters, shapeshifters, and heroes including: The Wrestler Whose Back Never Touched the Ground, Ojiugo, the Rare Gem, The Tortoise and the Birds, or The Origin Story of Sea Turtles, Ngwele Aghuli, Why the Crocodile Lives Alone, How Death Came to Be, And more! The perfect book for kids who are fascinated by Greek mythology or love the Rick Riordan series, Introduction to Igbo Mythology for Kids offers a fun look into the stories, history, and figures that characterize Igbo culture."-- Amazon.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 398.2089 A637 Available 33111011047764
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction New 398.2089 A637 Available 33111010953236
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The first definitive collection of Igbo legends and traditions for kids, this book explores the mythological origins of the Igbo people, the ancient Nri Kingdom, and Igbo cosmology before delving into the Alusi, or the core Igbo deities. Following this introduction to the pantheon of gods and goddesses, a collection of the most popular Igbo myths, folktales, and legends will immerse kids in exciting stories of tricksters, shapeshifters, and heroes. Introduction to Igbo Mythology for Kids offers a fun look into the stories, history, and figures that characterise Igbo culture.

"The first definitive collection of Igbo legends and traditions for kids, this book explores the mythological origins of the Igbo people, the ancient Nri Kingdom, and Igbo cosmology before delving into the Alusi, or the core Igbo deities. Following this introduction to the pantheon of gods and goddesses, a collection of the most popular Igbo myths, folktales, and legends will immerse kids in exciting stories of tricksters, shapeshifters, and heroes including: The Wrestler Whose Back Never Touched the Ground, Ojiugo, the Rare Gem, The Tortoise and the Birds, or The Origin Story of Sea Turtles, Ngwele Aghuli, Why the Crocodile Lives Alone, How Death Came to Be, And more! The perfect book for kids who are fascinated by Greek mythology or love the Rick Riordan series, Introduction to Igbo Mythology for Kids offers a fun look into the stories, history, and figures that characterize Igbo culture."-- Amazon.

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