African Myths of Origin
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0140449450
ISBN-13
9780140449457
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint
Penguin Classics
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 1st, 2005
Print length
544 Pages
Weight
372 grams
Dimensions
19.70 x 12.90 x 2.40 cms
Product Classification:
Literary essays
Ksh 2,350.00
Werezi Extended Catalogue
Delivery in 14 days
3 copies in stock
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Delivery in 14 days
Secure
Quality
Fast
Gathering a range of traditional African myths, this collection offers tales of heroes battling mighty serpents and monstrous birds, brutal family conflict and vengeance, and desperate migrations across vast and alien lands. All the narratives found here concern origins - whether of the universe, peoples or families.
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.
Get African Myths of Origin by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Penguin Books Ltd and it has pages.
