African Myths by J.K. Jackson (English) Paperback Book

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Sub-Saharan Africa has a powerful tradition of storytelling. Despite the diversity of traditions, a number of beliefs and themes are shared by African peoples, from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to the Zulu of South Africa. This book offers a range of tales, from creation stories and trickster adventures to animal fables and moral stories.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colourful contrasts and diverse cultures. Despite the destructive influences of colonialism and the slave trade and the lack of early written records, Africa has persevered with its powerful tradition of storytelling, with tales of its history passed down in songs and stories through the generations. Because of the huge diversity of lifestyles and traditions, no real unified mythology exists in Africa, but broadly speaking, a number of beliefs, ideas and themes are shared by African peoples. So this collection offers a selection of descriptions and tales, often those recorded faithfully by some of the first to put them to paper - tales of the gods, creation stories, trickster adventures, animal fables and stories which amuse and teach - from Olukun's Revenge, from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to The Story of the Glutton, from the Bantu-speaking peoples of east Africa, all brought together with the aim of providing an insight into the boundless and vibrant world of African myth. AUTHOR: Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include Myths and Legends (Metro Books) studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature. 10 illustrations

Author Biography

Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including 'Myths of Babylon', 'Indian Myth', 'Egyptian Myth', 'Norse Myth' and 'Polynesian Island Myth'. He is editor of 'Myths and Legends' and foreword writer for 'Celtic Myths and Tales'. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Description for Sales People

* Captures the drama and mystery of ancient legends* A carefully considered selection of key tales of gods, heroes and adventures* Features an introduction to the characters, landscape and culture* Part of a new series on The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

Details ISBN1787552748 Pages 256 Publisher Flame Tree Publishing Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1787552748 ISBN-13 9781787552746 Format Paperback Imprint Flame Tree Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 10 Line drawings, black and white DEWEY 398.2096 Publication Date 2019-02-15 UK Release Date 2019-02-15 AU Release Date 2019-02-15 NZ Release Date 2019-02-15 Author J.K. Jackson Edited by J.K. Jackson Edition Description New edition Series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends Alternative 9781787556348 Audience General We've got this

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