Tales of Mogho
Subtitle: African stories from Upper Volta.
Publisher: MacMillan
Published: 1971
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng; mos
Number of pages: 113
Subjects: Mossi (African people) -- Folklore.; Tales -- Burkina Faso.; Folklore -- Africa, West.
Description: This collection of tales reflect the venerable oral tradition of the Mossi people of West Africa. Mossi elders insist that the legends are as old as mankind. These stories are unique and exciting, rich in comedy, drama, romance, and above all in the wit and wisdom of an ancient people.
Table of contents: title: Naba Zid-Wendé.; title: Kuluilé, the dancing girl.; title: The war of the animals against the birds.; title: Magic and friendship.; title: Wend'Yamba.; title: The duel of the cat and the mouse.; title: Swën-Naba, king of the warlocks.; title: Tim for wealth and happiness.