African myths / Shahrukh Husain and Bee Willey.
Material type:
TextSeries: Stories from ancient civilizations (Cherrytree Books (Firm))Publication details: North Mankato, MN : Cherrytree Books, c2007.Edition: 1st edDescription: 28 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cmISBN: - 1842344374 (alk. paper)
- 9781842344378 (alk. paper)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 398.2096 S525 | Available | 33111007105881 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The nine stories in this collection are taken from the rich tradition of African legend, and feature themes ranging from creation to the afterlife, from the natural world to magic and the supernatural, and from gods and heroes to monster and ogers. Fast-paced, yet clearly and lyrically told, these myths offer the reader a fascinating glimpse into African cultures both past and present, from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria the Mbundu peoples of Angola to the Shona clans of Zimbabwe. Book jacket.
Includes index.
How Yorubaland was created -- Dzivaguru's curse -- Oya steals magic from Shango -- Mulunge escapes the humans -- The spider and the ghosts -- Anansi and the stories -- Miseke and the thunder God -- Ghasir's lute -- Kitamba's wife.