African Myths of Origin - Penguin Classics

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780140449457
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Pub date:
DEWEY: 398.2096
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 511
Weight: 372g
Height: 197mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 24mm