Belcher Stephen - African Myths Of Origin - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Gathering a wide range of traditional African myths this compelling new collection offers tales of heroes battling mighty serpents and monstrous birds brutal family conflict and vengeance and desperate migrations across vast and alien lands. From impassioned descriptions of animal - creators to dramatic stories of communities forced to flee monstrous crocodiles all the narratives found here concern origins - whether of the universe peoples or families. Together they create a kaleidoscopic picture of the rich and varied oral traditions that have shaped the culture and society of successive generations of Africans for thousands of years throughout the long struggle to survive and explore this massive and environmentally diverse continent.
Title: African Myths Of Origin
Author(s): Belcher Stephen, Stephen Belcher
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Barcode: 9780140449457
Pages: 544 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 6/27/2006
Category: Literary Essays