mythology, african

Retells the African myth of how Anansi the spider gained possession of all the stories of the world. Presented in graphic novel format.

The art and legends of ancient Africa are examined to reveal the mythologies of the vast continent. Presents the mythology of sub-Saharan Africa, including beliefs on creation, birth, death, and oracles, with texts of some legends and animal fables.

Explains some of the myths and legends of Africa, covering deities and spiritual beings, invisible worlds, heroes, magical powers, ogres and giants, death and the afterlife, and more.

A collection of four hundred alphabetically arranged stories from African mythology that touch on different aspects of religious belief.

An illustrated collection of traditional African myths, legends, and folktales.

Provides an overview of African mythology, with information on creation and trickster stories, death, disease, gods, goddesses, and other related topics.

Presents retellings of eighteen African myths of creation, death, gods and mortals, tricksters, how and why, and right and wrong.

Explores ancient African myths and legends; and describes its history, geography, religious beliefs, government, and customs.

Retells the African myth of how Anansi the spider gained possession of all the stories of the world. Presented in graphic novel format.