African Myths and Beliefs
From the earliest hunters and gatherers, African people have shared stories and legends about their origins and beliefs. These legendary myths have embedded themselves in the lives and culture of the African people and are represented in art, design, and music. This book explores some of these myths and legends and shows how they continue to manifest themselves in modern African culture.
* Reviews *
Series Review: World Mythologies "Illustrated with full-color photography and
artwork on almost every page, the World Mythologies series makes traditional
cultural myths thoroughly accessible to readers of all ages. . .highly
recommended especially for any lay reader interested in familiarizing themselves
with the myths of other cultures, as well as for high school and public library
collections." --Children's Bookwatch Book Review: African Myths and Beliefs "This
book is well organized and covers a wide scope of African folklore. The color
graphics and interesting sidebars make it quite appealing." --Stephanie Schmidt,
Seton-LaSalle High School
Book review:
African Myths and Beliefs
"This dense
compilation of six chapters that discuss the myths and beliefs of Africa is as
diverse as the continent. The illustrations, photos and maps are extremely
helpful as the reader explores the complex information. ... The use of the
extensive index will make research accessible to those who are dedicated to
exploring specific ideas within the text."
- Roxann
Sattler, Lincoln Public
Schools
