Myths and legends of Africa
Series: Famous myths and legends of the world; Famous myths and legends of the world
Publisher: World Book Inc.; World Book, Inc.
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780716626312
Subjects: African Mythology; Juvenile literature; Legends
Description: "Myths and legends from Africa. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Anansi plays dead --; title: The world of the Ashanti --; title: Aja, Ajapa, and the yams --; title: The world of the Yoruba --; title: Seidu the brave --; title: The world of the Hausa --; title: Chameleon outwits the sea goddess --; title: The world of Olorun --; title: Why death is permanent --; title: The world of the Igbo --; title: The cruel mother --; title: The world of West Africa --; title: Gassire and the lute that sang --; title: The world of the Soninke --; title: Maori allows the first man to go to Earth --; title: The world of the Shona --; title: Uncama-Ngamanzi-Egudu's journey to the other world --; title: The world of the Zulu --; title: Kintu, the first king --; title: The world of the Ganda --; title: Leza and the honeybird --; title: The world of the Kaonde --; title: Deities of Africa.