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 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 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 James Rooks and published by Self Publisher. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a 3-book bundle, which addresses various subtopics, including but not limited to these: 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 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. Book 3: 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 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 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 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 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 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 Geoffrey Parrinder and published by Peter Bedrick Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Art and legend of ancient Africa are examined to reveal the mythologies of the vast continent.
Download or read book The Aquarian Guide to Native American Mythology written by Page Bryant and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book African Mythology written by Billy Wellman and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa is huge and varied, and so is its mythology. African ideas of how the world began are very different from the story of Genesis. Though the creator god is repeatedly seen as having withdrawn from the world, people often have a very direct and intense relationship with demigods, ancestors, and bush spirits. The entire landscape is permeated by spiritual meanings and inhabited by gods and spirits. While many Africans today formally follow the Christian or Muslim faiths, they often blend these beliefs with traditional lore and rites. This book examines the central themes of African mythology-the creation, gods and goddesses, trickster tales, animals, monsters, heroes, and mythical rulers-and shows how some motifs recur throughout the corpus of myths. It also looks at how African myths are becoming better known because of writers and filmmakers, particularly from the Black diaspora, who draw on this rich heritage for inspiration. This introductory guide to African myths will allow you to do the following: Learn why the original creator decided to withdraw from Earth. Find out how ancient Egypt had several different creation stories, depending on which god was in ascendancy at the time. Read about the medieval African emperor said to have been the richest man in history. Find out where Br'er Rabbit really came from. Check out how Anansi the Spider gained ownership of all the stories in the world. Get to know Oshun, the Yoruba river goddess, and how she arrived in Latin America. Learn about Haile Selassie, the emperor who brought Ethiopia into the League of Nations, and how he became a living god to Jamaican Rastafarians. Understand how Voodoo (Vodou) grew out of traditional West African religion. Enjoy some laugh-out-loud tales of tricksters and their wiles. And so much more!
Download or read book African Mythology A to Z written by Patricia Ann Lynch and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The African continent is home to a fascinating and strong tradition of myth, due in part to the long history of human habitation in Africa; the diversity of its geography, flora, and fauna; and the variety of its cultural beliefs. African Mythology A to Z is a readable reference to the deities, places, events, animals, beliefs, and other subjects that appear in the myths of various African peoples. For the first time, this edition features full-color photographs and illustrations.Coverage includes:
Download or read book African Mythology written by Jim Ollhoff and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is Chuku? What is Unkulunkulu? Why are myths so important in our lives? Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of African Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From Cagn of the San people of the Kalahari Desert to Mboom of the Kuba people of central Africa, this book helps kids understand the myths that shape and direct people's lives. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Mythology written by Coby Evans and published by Self Publisher. This book was released on 2019-10-27 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nice thing about African mythology is that it is rooted in such ancient traditions. And although the west hasn’t fully embraced some of these interesting stories, they have been told by many and remembered by some, enough to write them down and discover what they are all about. Different regions have different traditions, of course, and you’ll learn more about many of them in this book. The mythological creatures, animals, gods, and goddesses all have distinct qualities and traits, so strap up and go for a ride in the African world of fantasy as you learn what people believed in and imagined. Find out more about the culture, the fertility rituals, birth, death, creation, and lots of other details. Begin your book now.
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: This beautifully illustrated title introduces readers to the imaginative and exciting world of African mythology. The story of creation from the Yoruba of West Africa, the tale of Anansi the spider from the Ashanti of Ghana, and the Story of the Dog and Jackal from the Bushongo people of Zaire provide suspense, action, and extensive information about the cultures and animals these myths discuss.
