Download or read book A Dictionary of African Mythology written by Harold Scheub and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of fascinating and revealing tales captures the sprawling diversity of African mythology. Four hundred alphabetically arranged entries touch on virtually every aspect of African religious belief, from Africa's great epic themes (dualistic gods, divine tricksters, creator gods, and heroes) to descriptions of major mythic systems (the Dogon, the Asante, and the San) and beyond. Scheub covers the entire continent, from the mouth of the Nile to the shores of the Cape of Good Hope, including North African as well as sub-Saharan cultures. His retellings provide information about the respective belief system, the main characters, and related stories or variants. Perhaps most important, Scheub emphasizes the role of mythmaker as storyteller--as a performer for an audience. He studies various techniques, from the rhythmic movements of a Zulu mythmaker's hands to the way a storyteller will play on the familiar context of other myths within her cultural context. An invaluable bridge to the richly diverse oral cultures of Africa, this collection uncovers a place where story and storyteller, tradition and performance, all merge.
Download or read book A Guide to African Myths written by Judy Thorpe and published by Cavendish Square Publishing. This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest days of humanity, various African cultures have created myths to explain the world around them. From the powerful Anansi, the spider trickster, to the awe-inspiring gods of the Yoruba, these captivating stories present a vivid tapestry of cultural beliefs and folklore. The engaging main text, augmented with informative sidebars, provides young readers with an opportunity to delve into the heart of African mythology, fostering a greater appreciation for the continent's history, culture, and spiritual heritage. A list of relevant books and websites provides a jumping-off point for further independent research.
Download or read book The Aquarian Guide to African Mythology written by Jan Knappert and published by Thorsons Publishers. This book was released on 1990 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa : the most distinctive land mass on the surface of the earth. Yet for all its majesty it is a country whose historical and religious wealth remains a mystery to all but a very few of Western observers. How many people know anything at all about pre-Colonial Africa? The Aquarian Guide to African Mythology is the first comprehensive overview of the beliefs, myths and cosmology of African peoples. It deals not only with traditional stories woven around a pantheon of gods and mythical figures but also with legends, fables and more general subjects that played a part in African mythology and African life. The wide range of entries include religious concepts, prophets, the best-known tribes, mystical phenomena, spirits and demons, and the many animals that played such a large part in African mythology. Dr Jan Knappert's alphabetical guide is founded on his many years of personal experience in Africa. Its very accessible style makes it ideal not only as a reference work for students of anthropology but as a sample for general readers wishing to dip in and be informed on any subject that appeals to them. The book is illustrated with examples of African art.
Download or read book African Mythology written by Bernard Hayes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the people on the African continent worshiped, and within the pages you will find more information about: - Background facts about African culture, such as art, foods and traditions. - The most amazing and controversial African myths. - The top 10 infamous mythical legends and folklore from the African continent. - An extensive list of African gods and goddesses. - The great story of Hlakanyana the Cunning. - The dramatic legend of Anansi, the spider, the trickster and spirit of knowledge in African mythology. - Beautiful baby names derived from African mythology. - Crazy myths about African vampires African mythology is intricate, complex, and the ideals behind some of their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with real life events. This book will examine how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the African people, and how these influences and some stories continue to live on throughout the centuries. Add this book to cart now.
Download or read book African Myths Tales written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa south of the Sahara is a land of wide-ranging traditions and varying cultures. Despite the diversity and the lack of early written records, the continent possesses a rich body of folk tales and legends that have been passed down through the strong custom of storytelling and which often share similar elements, characters and ideas between peoples. So this collection offers a hefty selection of legends and tales – stories of the gods, creation and origins, trickster exploits, animal fables and stories which entertain and edify – from ‘Obatala Creates Mankind’, from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to ‘The Girl Of The Early Race, Who Made Stars’, from the San people of southern Africa, all collected in a gorgeous gold-foiled and embossed hardback to treasure.
Download or read book African Myths and Egyptian Gods written by Matt Clayton and published by Refora Publications. This book was released on 2020-09-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two captivating manuscripts in one book: African Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Africa Egyptian Gods: A Captivating Guide to Atum, Horus, Seth, Isis, Anubis, Ra, Thoth, Sekhmet, Geb, Hathor and Other Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
Download or read book African Mythology written by Paul Beeson and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient africa, myths helped people try to make sense of the world around them. There are different types of african myths; some try to explain the origin of things; others speak of heroes who had supernatural abilities, and other stories are told to caution the people and show them how to behave well. The people told and retold these stories through different generations until they came to be held as the truth. This book focuses on some of the most popular african myths and reveals how they have shaped the culture and values of the respective communities. You will meet in this book: A princess who gets eaten by a monster and then goes on to marry a mysterious prince who is not all he seems to be A young woman who is sacrificed to end a drought but rescued by the young man who loves her dearly The children who put the sun into the sky The fanged deer whose eyes turned into the stars The clever lad who saves his uncle from death and outsmarts every enemy he comes across A great number of african folktales have been transmitted orally from person to person down through the ages, but since the nineteenth century, many stories have been written down and transmitted to audiences beyond the boundaries of the cultures that created them. One important-and tragic-conduit for the transmission of these stories beyond african shores was the european slave trade. Captured africans who were brought to the americas and the caribbean fought to keep alive what they could of their home cultures, and this included their folktale traditions.
Download or read book Mythology written by Ron Carver and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-27 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As you study the African myths, legends, and folklore through this guide, you will find that there are so many gods and goddesses, and so many different versions of certain stories, that it will blow your mind. The intricate myths in this book have been lined up and collected to help you understand some of the earliest, most ancient beliefs from those living on the African continent. Some have been influential in our day, and some have been completely forgotten except for vague traditions that have been passed on from one generation to the next.Read about the creation of the universe, plants, animals, and finally, the woman first and the man second (how ironic). You'll find out what significance a tortoise made in one particular African myth, why and how the sex goddess was worshipped and feared, which historical and cultural facts helped the Africans believe in these things, and how some of these customs have been introduced in our modern-day culture.Begin today and find out more about these fascinating facts and myths!
Download or read book African Mythology written by James Rooks and published by Self Publisher. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a 2-book combo, which has the following titles: Book 1: The Africans have a long history, although not everything has been preserved in writing. And many folklore stories have been passed on through generations. The African tribes vary as much as the colors of the rainbow. It is for these reasons, and entertainment as well, that this book has been put together. It entails several mythological tales that refer to African gods, creatures, and entities. Some of these have morals. Others are symbolic of one thing or another. All in all, this is a short but fun and intriguing book about African culture and ancient religions from that region. Book 2: The extensive history of Africa provides us with a topic of curiosity and novelty. For this reason, this guide has been composed to help you understand some of the cultural anecdotes as well as the religious and traditional tales that have been told to previous generations. When we dive into some background information, you will have a better grasp of the context of the four intense stories that follow. Enjoy this short, simple yet profound compilation of African myths.
Download or read book African Mythology written by James Rooks and published by Self Publisher. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extensive history of Africa provides us with a topic of curiosity and novelty. For this reason, this guide has been composed to help you understand some of the cultural anecdotes as well as the religious and traditional tales that have been told to previous generations. When we dive into some background information, you will have a better grasp of the context of the four intense stories that follow. Enjoy this short, simple yet profound compilation of African myths.
Download or read book African Myths and Egyptian Gods written by Matt Clayton and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore Captivating African Mythology and Egyptian Gods Two captivating manuscripts in one book: African Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Africa Egyptian Gods: A Captivating Guide to Atum, Horus, Seth, Isis, Anubis, Ra, Thoth, Sekhmet, Geb, Hathor and Other Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt The continent of Africa is home to fifty-four countries that together harbor over three thousand cultures, each with their own ways of life and each with their own stories. Some of these stories have their origins in the folk beliefs of people native to their particular region, while others were imported from or influenced by cultures from elsewhere who settled in Africa. A great number of African folktales have been transmitted orally from person to person down through the ages, but since the nineteenth century, many stories have been written down and transmitted to audiences beyond the boundaries of the cultures that created them. One important--and tragic--conduit for the transmission of these stories beyond African shores was the European slave trade. Captured Africans who were brought to the Americas and the Caribbean fought to keep alive what they could of their home cultures, and this included their folktale traditions. African folktales come in many different types. Some are myths explaining the origins of things, while others are tales of heroes with supernatural abilities. Animal stories are many and varied, and they usually involve some kind of trickster who uses his wiles to get out of sticky situations and sometimes into them. There are also cautionary tales explaining why it is important to behave well and treat others with respect, while other stories have a style and shape similar to that of a fairy tale. Some of the topics covered in manuscript 1 of this book include: Animal Tricksterss Hero Tales Cautionary Tales The Influence of Isla And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in manuscript 2 of this book include: Amen (Amun, Amon, Ammon) Anubis (Anpu, Inpw) Aten (Aton) Atum (Tum, Tem, Atem, Temu) Bastet (Bast, Boubastis, Pasht) The Book of the Dead and Other Funerary Texts The Four Sons of Horus Geb (Seb, Keb, Kebb, Gebb) Hapy (Hapi) Hathor Horus (Hor, Her, Heru, Har) Imhotep (Imouthes) Isis Khnum (Chnum) Khonsu (Khons, Chons) Maat (Ma'at, Ma'et, Mayet) Nefertem (Nefertum) Neith (Neit) Nephthys (Nebt-het) Nun (Noun, Nu) The Ogdoad of Hermopolis Osiris Ptah Ra (Re, Pre) Serapis (Sarapis, Userhapi) Set (Seth, Sutekh) Sobek (Suchos) Thoth And more! So if you want to learn about African Mythology and Egyptian Gods, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
Download or read book African Mythology written by Sandra Giddens and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2006-01-15 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the role of mythology in African culture and religion and presents several myths.
Download or read book African Myths written by Gary Jeffrey and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2006-01-15 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In graphic novel form, presents three stories related to the religion and mythology of three Sub-Saharan African peoples.
Download or read book African Mythology written by Jan Knappert and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book African Myths and Legends written by Philip Ardagh and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book African Mythology written by James Rooks and published by Self Publisher. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The African people hide secret treasures of wisdom and spiritual insights. In this guide, you will become more familiar with some of the most common gods and goddesses in African tribal worship. Moreover, you will read or listen to some interesting stories that were told from one generation to the next. Some of these myths may inspire you, others might confuse you, but in a general sense, it is useful and fascinating to learn more about them. I encourage you to check this out.
Download or read book Myths and Legends of Africa written by World Book and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do spiders hide in dark corners? How did the world come into being? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Africa. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.
