Mythology of West Africa: A Quick Read

Author:   Allison Bonham ,  Brooke Bonham ,  Academic Links
Publisher:   Independently Published
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9798327686151


Pages:   86
Publication Date:   05 June 2024
Format:   Paperback
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"""Mythology of West Africa: A Quick Read"" introduces Yoruba, Akan, and Dahomey mythologies through short, engaging articles. Explore Yoruba legends like Olodumare, the supreme deity, and Sango, the thunder god. Dive into Akan tales of Nyame, the sky god, and Anansi, the clever spider. Discover Dahomey myths about Mawu-Lisa, the dual god, and Legba, the trickster. Learn about creation stories, such as the Yoruba's world origin and the Akan's Golden Stool. Encounter cultural heroes like Ogun, the Yoruba warrior, and Okyeame, the Akan storyteller. Delve into divine conflicts, like Sango's battle with his double-headed axe. Uncover the significance of symbols like the Sankofa Bird and the Sacred Python. This book is a gateway to the rich tapestry of West African folklore, offering a captivating journey into its gods, heroes, and timeless tales. Yoruba Mythology Overview of Yoruba Mythology Olodumare (Yoruba) Olorun (Yoruba) Ogun (Yoruba) Yemoja (Yoruba) Eshu (Yoruba) Sango (Yoruba) The Creation of the World (Yoruba) The Myth of the Origin of Death (Yoruba) Sango and the Double-Headed Axe (Yoruba) Yemoja and the Ogun River (Yoruba) Eshu and the Two-Colored Hat (Yoruba) Orunmila and the Divination Tray (Yoruba) Akan Mythology Overview of Akan Mythology Nyame (Akan) Anansi (Akan) Ogun (Akan) Okyeame (Akan) Akuaba (Akan)Top of Form Asase Yaa (Akan) The Creation of the World (Akan) Anansi the Spider (Akan) The Sankofa Bird (Akan) The Golden Stool (Akan) The Battle of the Animals (Akan) Dahomey Mythology Overview of Dahomey Mythology Mawu-Lisa (Dahomey) Gu (Dahomey) Sakpata (Dahomey) Gbe (Dahomey) Ag� (Dahomey) Mawu and Lisa (Dahomey) The Sacred Python (Dahomey) The Heroic Deeds of King Kondo (Dahomey) The Spirits of the Ancestors (Dahomey) The Trickster Tales of Legba (Dahomey) The Battle of the Animals and Humans (Igbo)"

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Author:   Allison Bonham ,  Brooke Bonham ,  Academic Links
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.127kg
ISBN:  

9798327686151


Pages:   86
Publication Date:   05 June 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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