Ajapa The Tortoise
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Ajapa The Tortoise
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Author : Margaret Baumann
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-06-11
Ajapa The Tortoise written by Margaret Baumann and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-11 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Long before people could turn to books for instruction and amusement, they relied upon storytellers for answers to their questions about life. Africa boasts a particularly rich oral tradition, in which the griot — village historian — preserved and passed along cultural beliefs and experiences from one generation to the next. This collection of 30 timeless fables comes from the storytellers of Nigeria, whose memorable narratives tell of promises kept and broken, virtue rewarded, and treachery punished. Ajapa the Tortoise — a trickster, or animal with human qualities — makes frequent appearances among the colorful cast of talking animals. In "Tortoise Goes Wooing," he learns a valuable lesson in friendship and sharing. Ajapa's further adventures describe how, among other things, he became a chief, acquired all of the world's wisdom, saved the king, tricked the lion, and came to be bald. Recounted in simple but evocative language, these ancient tales continue to enchant readers and listeners of all ages.
Ajapa The Tortoise
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Author : Margaret Baumann
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback
Release Date : 2003-01
Ajapa The Tortoise written by Margaret Baumann and has been published by Turtleback this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01 with categories.
This entertaining collection of traditional Nigerian folk tales is filled with instructive lessons in honesty, loyalty, and true friendship. The stories begin with the whimsical tale of Ajapa the Tortoise who, in "Tortoise Goes Wooing," learns important lessons in sharing. Other stories tell of Tortoise and the fly, how Tortoise acquired some of the world's wisdom, how he saved the king and tricked the lion, what happened when Tortoise rented his house, why he became bald, and much more. The 30 time-honored tales, handed down from generation to generation, will enchant an audience of young listeners just as much as it will delight readers of all ages. Unabridged republication of the edition published by A. & C. Black, Ltd., London, 1929. 8 full-page illustrations.
Thistle And Thyme
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Author : Sorche Nic Leodhas
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2014-08-19
Thistle And Thyme written by Sorche Nic Leodhas and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-19 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
A collection of ten Scottish legends passed down through the ages Scottish culture is rich with mythology. There are tales of monks and saints, fairies and witches, kings, nobles, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Some stories were never written down, shared instead through retellings that turned storytelling into an art form. In Thistle and Thyme, Sorche Nic Leodhas brings together ten folktales that were passed down through the generations as part of Scotland’s vibrant oral tradition. In this volume, stories about the changeling and the stolen child, the bride who was cursed to silence by a water kelpie, and the beekeeper who found a rabbit under a spell are just a handful of the thousands of local myths that make up Scotland’s colorful history.
The Dancing Palm Tree And Other Nigerian Folktales
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Texas Tech University Press
Release Date : 1990
The Dancing Palm Tree And Other Nigerian Folktales written by and has been published by Texas Tech University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Fiction categories.
This collection of eleven tales from Nigeria includes "The Boy and the Leopard, " "The King and the Ring, " and "The Reward of Treachery." Also contains a glossary and explanation of customs.
Kaffir Folk Lore A Selection From The Traditional Tales Current Among The People Living On The Eastern Border Of The Cape Colony With Copious Explanatory Notes
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Author : Geo. Mc Call Theal
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
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Kaffir Folk Lore A Selection From The Traditional Tales Current Among The People Living On The Eastern Border Of The Cape Colony With Copious Explanatory Notes written by Geo. Mc Call Theal and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Fiction categories.
Of late years a great deal of interest has been taken in the folklore of uncivilized tribes by those who have made it their business to study mankind. It has been found that a knowledge of the traditionary tales of a people is a key to their ideas and a standard of their powers of thought. These stories display their imaginative faculties; they are guides to the nature of the religious belief, of the form of government, of the marriage customs, in short, of much that relates to both the inner and the outer life of those by whom they are told. These tales also show the relationship between tribes and peoples of different countries and even of different languages. They are evidences that the same ideas are common to every branch of the human family at the same stage of progress. On this account, it is now generally recognised that in order to obtain correct information concerning an uncivilized race, a knowledge of their folklore is necessary. Without this a survey is no more complete than, for instance, a description of the English people would be if no notice of English literature were taken. It is with a view of letting the people we have chosen to call Kaffirs describe themselves in their own words, that these stories have been collected and printed. They form only a small portion of the folklore that is extant among them, but it is believed that they have been so selected as to leave no distinguishing feature unrepresented. Though these traditionary tales are very generally known, there are of course some persons who can relate them much better than others. The best narrators are almost invariably ancient dames, and the time chosen for story telling is always the evening. This is perhaps not so much on account of the evening being the most convenient time, as because such tales as these have most effect when told to an assemblage gathered round a fire circle, when night has spread her mantle over the earth, and when the belief in the supernatural is stronger than it is by day. Hence it may easily happen that persons may mix much with Kaffirs without even suspecting that they have in their possession a rich fund of legendary lore.
Secret Power Of Tantrik Breathing
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Author : Swami Sivapriyananda
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2009-05-08
Secret Power Of Tantrik Breathing written by Swami Sivapriyananda and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-08 with Health & Fitness categories.
Explores the secrets and benefits of alternate nostril breathing practices • Includes breathing techniques to help overcome infertility, bad luck, and illnesses • Explains the interactions of the vital energy of breath with the chakras and energy channels (nadis) There is an intimate relationship between breathing and our emotional states. When we are nervous or excited, our breath rate increases. Conversely, if we alter our rate of breathing, we can alter our emotional state. The ancient civilization of India developed methods for changing the emotions and states of consciousness through yogic meditation and pranayama (breath control). Secret Power of Tantrik Breathing teaches the advanced pranayama system of svaraodaya, which is based on the fact that we normally breathe freely through only one nostril at a time. In a healthy person, breathing changes roughly every one and a half hours from one nostril to the other, with each nostril imparting different qualities to one’s mental and physical state. The left nostril is cool, soothing, passive, and feminine in nature; the right is warm, energizing, active, and masculine. When the breath remains in one nostril for longer than normal, mental and physical illness can result. The goal of svaraodaya is to harmonize the breath from each nostril with the life task needing to be accomplished. This book explains how to practice this breath control and how the vital energy of breath interacts with the chakras and energy channels (nadis) to create overall balance and harmony. It also includes svaraodaya breathing techniques to help overcome illnesses, infertility, and bad luck; make predictions; and attain liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Yoruba Trickster Tales
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Author : Oyekan Owomoyela
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 1997-01-01
Yoruba Trickster Tales written by Oyekan Owomoyela and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Social Science categories.
A collection of twenty-three tales involving Aj'ap'a, a tortoise with human traits who has relationships with an assortment of animal and human characters
Peace Tales
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: august house
Release Date : 2005
Peace Tales written by and has been published by august house this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Education categories.
A collection of folktales from cultures around the world, reflecting different aspects of war and peace, with notes for story tellers and discussion leaders, and suggestions for storytelling.
The Hare And Baboon And Other Stories
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Author : Kandie Oriade
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-12
The Hare And Baboon And Other Stories written by Kandie Oriade and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-12 with categories.
The Hare and Baboon and other Stories is a collection of 7 fables from 7 different countries on the African continent: Nigeria, Togo, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Angola, Cameroon, and Cote d'Ivoire. These tales are filled with the warmth of Africa and offer a glimpse into the cultures they are set in. They are filled with talking animals and adventurous quests. They generally include morals that teach us to be better people. Among other things, the stories explain how the tortoise's shell became cracked, and how fire came to earth. Each story is accompanied by an original illustration painted by the artist Thamba Tabvuma.
Great Tortoise Stories
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Author : Olatunde Ojomo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983-01-01
Great Tortoise Stories written by Olatunde Ojomo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983-01-01 with Ajapa the Tricksters (Legendary character) categories.
Presents eight adventures featuring a carefree tortoise named Ajapa.