Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
Contents:
In the beginning -- The first person on earth -- Stealing the sun -- King of beasts -- Anansi and the story box -- Anansi and the chameleon -- Chinchinguane and the river spirit -- Ulu the wise tortoise -- Daughter of the star -- Elephant and the rain god -- Honey-bird and the brothers -- Tortoise and baboon -- Finger-sized fereyel -- Clever, lazy rabbit -- Why monkeys live in trees -- Who's who in African myths.
Summary:
Provides an illustrated retelling of fifteen African myths along with an introduction to early African civilization.
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