African Myths of Origin

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Informação do Produto

ISBN9780140449457
AutoresStephen Belcher
EditoraPenguin Books Ltd
FormatoCapa mole
Número de páginas544
Peso (kg)0,376
Data de Publicação01/12/2005
Preço (iva excl.)€ 17,69
Imposto€ 1,06
Preço (iva inc.)€ 18,75
Disponibilidade2 unidades em armazém externo

Descrição do Produto

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.