African myths & tales : an anthology of classic tales /

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[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Osei-Nyame, Kwadwo,--writer of foreword. Series: The epic tales collection. Physical details: 479 pages ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Folk literature, African. | Tales | Mythology, African. 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Africa south of the Sahara is a land of wide-ranging traditions and cultures. This collection offers a hefty cross-section of evocative tales, from the Yoruba people of west Africa to the San people of southern Africa. Legends of the gods, origin stories, trickster exploits, animal fables and parables, each one entertain and exciting, are all featured here from 'Obatala Creates Mankind' to 'How Anansi Became a Spider'.