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Mythology of West Africa: A Quick Read
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ISBN13: 9798327686151
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 5 2024
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 5 2024
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mythology of West Africa: A Quick Read introduces Yoruba, Akan, and Dahomey mythologies through short, engaging articles. Explore Yoruba legends like Olodumare, the supreme deity, and Sango, the thunder god. Dive into Akan tales of Nyame, the sky god, and Anansi, the clever spider. Discover Dahomey myths about Mawu-Lisa, the dual god, and Legba, the trickster. Learn about creation stories, such as the Yoruba's world origin and the Akan's Golden Stool. Encounter cultural heroes like Ogun, the Yoruba warrior, and Okyeame, the Akan storyteller. Delve into divine conflicts, like Sango's battle with his double-headed axe. Uncover the significance of symbols like the Sankofa Bird and the Sacred Python. This book is a gateway to the rich tapestry of West African folklore, offering a captivating journey into its gods, heroes, and timeless tales.
Yoruba Mythology Overview of Yoruba Mythology
Olodumare (Yoruba)
Olorun (Yoruba)
Ogun (Yoruba)
Yemoja (Yoruba)
Eshu (Yoruba)
Sango (Yoruba)
The Creation of the World (Yoruba)
The Myth of the Origin of Death (Yoruba)
Sango and the Double-Headed Axe (Yoruba)
Yemoja and the Ogun River (Yoruba)
Eshu and the Two-Colored Hat (Yoruba)
Orunmila and the Divination Tray (Yoruba) Akan Mythology
Overview of Akan Mythology
Nyame (Akan)
Anansi (Akan)
Ogun (Akan)
Okyeame (Akan)
Akuaba (Akan)Top of Form
Asase Yaa (Akan)
The Creation of the World (Akan)
Anansi the Spider (Akan)
The Sankofa Bird (Akan)
The Golden Stool (Akan)
The Battle of the Animals (Akan) Dahomey Mythology
Overview of Dahomey Mythology
Mawu-Lisa (Dahomey)
Gu (Dahomey)
Sakpata (Dahomey)
Gbe (Dahomey)
Agé (Dahomey)
Mawu and Lisa (Dahomey)
The Sacred Python (Dahomey)
The Heroic Deeds of King Kondo (Dahomey)
The Spirits of the Ancestors (Dahomey)
The Trickster Tales of Legba (Dahomey)
The Battle of the Animals and Humans (Igbo)
Olodumare (Yoruba)
Olorun (Yoruba)
Ogun (Yoruba)
Yemoja (Yoruba)
Eshu (Yoruba)
Sango (Yoruba)
The Creation of the World (Yoruba)
The Myth of the Origin of Death (Yoruba)
Sango and the Double-Headed Axe (Yoruba)
Yemoja and the Ogun River (Yoruba)
Eshu and the Two-Colored Hat (Yoruba)
Orunmila and the Divination Tray (Yoruba) Akan Mythology
Overview of Akan Mythology
Nyame (Akan)
Anansi (Akan)
Ogun (Akan)
Okyeame (Akan)
Akuaba (Akan)Top of Form
Asase Yaa (Akan)
The Creation of the World (Akan)
Anansi the Spider (Akan)
The Sankofa Bird (Akan)
The Golden Stool (Akan)
The Battle of the Animals (Akan) Dahomey Mythology
Overview of Dahomey Mythology
Mawu-Lisa (Dahomey)
Gu (Dahomey)
Sakpata (Dahomey)
Gbe (Dahomey)
Agé (Dahomey)
Mawu and Lisa (Dahomey)
The Sacred Python (Dahomey)
The Heroic Deeds of King Kondo (Dahomey)
The Spirits of the Ancestors (Dahomey)
The Trickster Tales of Legba (Dahomey)
The Battle of the Animals and Humans (Igbo)
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