Caribbean Mythology And Modern Life
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Caribbean Mythology And Modern Life
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Author : Paloma Mohamed
language : en
Publisher: The Majority Press
Release Date : 2004
Caribbean Mythology And Modern Life written by Paloma Mohamed and has been published by The Majority Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Caribbean Mythology and Modern Life is a celebration of social history, language, culture and people. It is a welcome addition to the sparse dramatic fare for children and young people. Moreover, it is a teaching tool, helping to bring life skills into the classroom by using the exsisting language and performing arts curriculum. Features well-known children's characters such as Anansi and Fairmaid.
Caribbean Mythology And Modern Life 5 One Act Plays For Young People
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Author : Paloma Mohamed
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-07-20
Caribbean Mythology And Modern Life 5 One Act Plays For Young People written by Paloma Mohamed and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-20 with categories.
This is a book of 5 one act plays on modern day themes written for young people. The plays invoke mythological and folk characters from the Caribbean and its Diasporas to weave fascinating dramas about life and coping with life. Each play draws on the myths of one of the ethnic groups in the region. The book contains 2 prizewinning plays. Anansi's Way ( winner of the Guyana prize for Literature) is about how some students use the tactics of Anansi the wily spider God of the Akan peoples to stop a gang in school. Sukanti is a play which examines tradition and the tensions with modern life through exploring relationships with "others," ethnic others, gender others, class others and disabled others. Massacuraman is a play about the defense of the environment and the way in which nature sometimes fights back. Chupacabra is about how the blood sucking creatures of the world come together to combat a theat to their blood supply - HIV. A Fairmaid's Tale is set in an Amerindian village and explores gender relations through the prism of the practices and beliefs of the Amerindians.
Tales Of The Caribbean
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Author : Connor G Porter Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-05-29
Tales Of The Caribbean written by Connor G Porter Taylor and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-29 with categories.
Discover the captivating world of Caribbean mythology and supernatural creatures in "Tales of the Caribbean: Supernatural Beings and Legendary Creatures" by Connor G. Porter Taylor. Immerse yourself in a collection of enthralling tales and enchanting folklore that have been passed down through generations, delving into the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean. Unravel the origins and descriptions of fascinating beings such as the Ciguapa, whose mesmerizing beauty hides a dangerous allure. Explore the mysterious encounters with the Jumbies in abandoned places and cemeteries, where fear and fascination intertwine. Dare to face the chilling legend of the Ghost of the Old Mill, a haunting tale that will send shivers down your spine. Delve into the depths of the Soucouyant's supernatural powers and uncover the profound symbolism associated with this fearsome witch. Traverse the mystical realms of the Lagahoo, a shape-shifting creature that embodies the mysteries of the night. Encounter the enigmatic Tata Duende, a guardian of nature and keeper of ancient wisdom. This captivating book not only transports you to the realm of myths and legends but also explores the enduring presence of these creatures in modern adaptations. Journey through the silver screen as you discover captivating films and television shows inspired by these legendary beings. Immerse yourself in the magic and wonder of the Caribbean as you uncover the hidden depths of its folklore. "Tales of the Caribbean: Supernatural Beings and Legendary Creatures" by Connor G. Porter Taylor is a must-read for anyone seeking to unravel the secrets of the supernatural world and embrace the cultural tapestry of the Caribbean islands. Step into a world where reality and myth intertwine, where the veil between worlds is lifted, and where the ancient tales of the Caribbean come to life. Are you ready to embark on a journey into the unknown? Open this book and let the enchantment begin.
Caribbean Perspectives On Modernity
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Author : Maria Cristina Fumagalli
language : en
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Release Date : 2009-11-02
Caribbean Perspectives On Modernity written by Maria Cristina Fumagalli and has been published by University of Virginia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-02 with Literary Criticism categories.
Taking up the challenge of redefining modernity from a Caribbean perspective instead of assuming that the North Atlantic view of modernity is universal, Maria Cristina Fumagalli shows how the Caribbean's contributions to the modern world not only provide a more accurate account of the past but also have the potential to change the way in which we imagine the future. Fumagalli uses the myth of Medusa's gaze turning people into stone to describe the way North Atlantic modernity freezes its "others" into a state of perpetual backwardness that produces an ethnocentric narrative based on homogenization, vilification, and disempowerment that actively ignores what fails to conform to the story it wants to tell about itself. In analyzing narratives of modernity that originate in the Caribbean, the author explores the region's refusal to succumb to Medusa's spell and highlights its strategies to outstare the Gorgon. Reflecting a diversity of texts, genres, and media, the chapters focus on sixteenth-century engravings and paintings from the Netherlands and Italy, a scientific romance produced at the turn of the twentieth century by the king of the Caribbean island Redonda, contemporary collections of poetry from the anglophone Caribbean, a historical novel by the Guadeloupean writer Maryse Condé, a Latin epic, a Homeric hymn, ancient Egyptian rites, fairy tales, romances from England and Jamaica, a long narrative poem by the Nobel Prize winner Derek Walcott, and paintings by artists from Europe and the Americas spanning the seventeenth century to the present. Caribbean Perspectives on Modernity offers an original and creative contribution to what it means to be modern.
African Beliefs In The New World
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Author : Lucie Pradel
language : en
Publisher: Africa World Press
Release Date : 2000
African Beliefs In The New World written by Lucie Pradel and has been published by Africa World Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Afro-Caribbean cults categories.
Like a kaleidoscope, the Caribbean world displays the vibrant colors of its diversity. Ethnic groups from four continents brought their customs and beliefs to this New World. The sheer number of African people brought to the Caribbean islands perpetuated through their spiritual vitality, the central role played by traditional religions in African life. Though they hadn't brought along the material support of their worship, they had buried in their memory other essential supports: memories of gods, of myths, rites, rhythms, tales, legends, proverbs, songs, dances, sculptures, all the fundamental vectors of their religious thought. Through a process of secularization, continuity, adaptation, creation, syncretism and synthesis, these elements helped vitalize the artistic, profane and sacred domains of Caribbean cultures.
A Man Called Garvey
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Author : Paloma Mohamed
language : en
Publisher: The Majority Press
Release Date : 2004
A Man Called Garvey written by Paloma Mohamed and has been published by The Majority Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with African American civil rights workers categories.
The story of Marcus Garvey masterfully and sensitively depicted with illustrations on every page. More than just the story of a great black leader, A Man Called Garvey is an inspiring tale of self-acceptance, love, dedication and discipline.
Cave Of The Jagua
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Author : Antonio M. Stevens Arroyo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Cave Of The Jagua written by Antonio M. Stevens Arroyo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Religion categories.
"In his new Introduction to this edition, Stevens-Arroyo analyzes significant new research, provides a guide to the important scientific findings of mitochondrial DNA among contemporary Caribbean peoples, offers additional evidence supporting his original argument that the Tainos were not exterminated in the 16th century, and initiates discussion of still unresolved issues. This edition of Cave of the Jagua considers Neo-Taino movements, explores the meanings of Taino spirituality, and emphasizes the significance of that message to the contemporary world."--Jacket.
The Caribbean Story Finder
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Author : Sharon Barcan Elswit
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-10-19
The Caribbean Story Finder written by Sharon Barcan Elswit and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-19 with Social Science categories.
The Caribbean islands have a vibrant oral folklore. In Jamaica, the clever spider Anansi, who outsmarts stronger animals, is a symbol of triumph by the weak over the powerful. The fables of the foolish Juan Bobo, who tries to bring milk home in a burlap bag, illustrate facets of traditional Puerto Rican life. Conflict over status, identity and power is a recurring theme--in a story from Trinidad, a young bull, raised by his mother in secret, challenges his tyrannical father who has killed all the other males in the herd. One in a series of folklore reference guides by the author, this volume shares summaries of 438 tales--some in danger of disappearing--retold in English and Creole from West African, European, and slave indigenous cultures in 24 countries and territories. Tales are grouped in themed sections with a detailed subject index and extensive links to online sources.
Critical Perspectives On Indo Caribbean Women S Literature
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Author : Joy Allison Indira Mahabir
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013
Critical Perspectives On Indo Caribbean Women S Literature written by Joy Allison Indira Mahabir and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book is the first collection on Indo-Caribbean women's writing and the first work to offer a sustained analysis of the literature from a range of theoretical and critical perspectives, such as ecocriticism, feminist, queer, post-colonial and Caribbean cultural theories. The essays not only lay the framework of an emerging and growing field, but also critically situate internationally acclaimed writers such as Shani Mootoo, Lakshmi Persaud and Ramabai Espinet within this emerging tradition. Indo-Caribbean women writers provide a fresh new perspective in Caribbean literature, be it in their unique representations of plantation history, anti-colonial movements, diasporic identities, feminisms, ethnicity and race, or contemporary Caribbean societies and culture. The book offers a theoretical reading of the poetics, politics and cultural traditions that inform Indo-Caribbean women's writing, arguing that while women writers work with and through postcolonial and Caribbean cultural theories, they also respond to a distinctive set of influences and realities specific to their positioning within the Indo-Caribbean community and the wider national, regional and global imaginary. Contributors visit the overlap between national and transnational engagements in Indo-Caribbean women's literature, considering the writers' response to local or nationally specific contexts, and the writers' response to the diasporic and transnational modalities of Caribbean and Indo-Caribbean communities.
The Cultural Politics Of Obeah
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Author : Diana Paton
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-08-10
The Cultural Politics Of Obeah written by Diana Paton and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-10 with History categories.
A study of the importance of debates about obeah, and state suppression of it, for Caribbean struggles about freedom and citizenship.