African Myths and Stories book - Flame Tree Publishing
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Africa south of the Sahara is a land of diverse traditions and cultures. Despite the variety and the lack of early written records, the continent boasts a rich collection of folk stories and legends that have been passed down through a strong tradition of storytelling and often share similar elements, characters, and ideas across nations. Thus, this collection offers a wide selection of legends and tales – stories of gods, creation and origins, the exploits of tricksters, animal fables, and stories that entertain and inspire – from “Obatala creates humanity,” from the Yoruba people of West Africa, to “The girl from early races who created the stars,” from the San people of Southern Africa, all gathered in a beautiful, gold-embossed, hardcover edition that is a treasure.
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| SKU | FTP-9781787552883 |
| Manufacturer | Flame Tree Publishing |
| Author | Foreword by Kwadwo Osei-Nyame, Jnr |
| Number of pages | 480 pages, 280,000 words, 25 illustrations |
| Tongue | English |
| Binding | Tough |
| Size | 234 x 153 x 36 mm |
| ISBN | 9781787552883 |
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