Deities of Africa. The world of the Ashanti -- Aja, Ajapa, and the yams -- The world of the Yoruba -- Seidu the brave -- The world of the Hausa -- Chameleon outwits the sea goddess -- The world of Olorun -- Why death is permanent -- The world of the Igbo -- The cruel mother -- The world of West Africa -- Gassire and the lute that sang -- The world of the Soninke -- Maori allows the first man to go to Earth -- The world of the Shona -- Uncama-Ngamanzi-Egudu's journey to the other world -- The world of the Zulu -- Kintu, the first king -- The world of the Ganda -- Leza and the honeybird -- The world of the Kaonde -- Deities of Africa.
Summary:
"Myths and legends from Africa. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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