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Central African Folk Tales
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Author : Thomas G. Schaefer, Ph.D.
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2014-11-11
Central African Folk Tales written by Thomas G. Schaefer, Ph.D. and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-11 with Education categories.
Central Africa is at the core of the African continent. The nations that comprise this region are inhabited by hundreds of different ethnic or tribal groups. While there are many differences among these groups of people, there are also many similarities. Oral tradition has played a very strong role in the passing on of the stories of these people, which we refer to as folktales. These stories, told to children and shared in villages and homes, reveal a great deal about the thought and the culture of the people of this region. In many ways, they show the way people think and the values they possess. The stories in this children s book come from the people of the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of the Congo. Variations of these stories are found throughout Central Africa, where they are recounted in hundreds of other native languages. "
African Tales
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
African Tales written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Fiction categories.
A collection of twelve stories dealing with the folklore and fables of this African region.
Central African Folktales
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Author : J.K. Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Flame Tree 451
Release Date : 2024-02-13
Central African Folktales written by J.K. Jackson and has been published by Flame Tree 451 this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-13 with Fiction categories.
From the beating heart of Central Africa comes a collection to join East African, West African and Southern African Folktales Featuring stories such as The Prince Who Insisted on Possessing the Moon, The Dog Came to Live with Man, and The Legend of the Cunning Terrapin and the Crane, tales from Central Africa share many aspects of the same themes across the continent because ancient ethnic groups expanded and migrated over many centuries bringing the oral traditions with them. Tales in the Bantu and Banda languages abound, the Sara and Gbaya too, each bringing their unique inflections to the stories of Anansi or the trickster where in the Congo, the clever water antelope is pitched against the brutish or pompous lions or elephants. A lively and powerful read. FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.
African Folklore
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Author : Philip M. Peek
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-03-01
African Folklore written by Philip M. Peek and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-01 with Reference categories.
Written by an international team of experts, this is the first work of its kind to offer comprehensive coverage of folklore throughout the African continent. Over 300 entries provide in-depth examinations of individual African countries, ethnic groups, religious practices, artistic genres, and numerous other concepts related to folklore. Featuring original field photographs, a comprehensive index, and thorough cross-references, African Folklore: An Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource for any library's folklore or African studies collection. Also includes seven maps.
African Folktales And Mythology
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Author : African Bibliographic Center
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
African Folktales And Mythology written by African Bibliographic Center and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Folk literature, African categories.
Tokoloshi
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Author : Diana Pitcher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
Tokoloshi written by Diana Pitcher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Presents retellings of seventeen African folktales, most of which are Bantu tales of southern and central Africa set against a background of Zulu family life and customs.
African Decameron
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Author : Peter Fuchs
language : en
Publisher: New York : I. Obolensky
Release Date : 1964
African Decameron written by Peter Fuchs and has been published by New York : I. Obolensky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Tales categories.
African Myths And Legends
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Author : Catherine Chambers
language : en
Publisher: Raintree
Release Date : 2013-01-17
African Myths And Legends written by Catherine Chambers and has been published by Raintree this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-17 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make African myths and legends so compelling.
African Folktales
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Author : Greg Uche
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2006
African Folktales written by Greg Uche and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
This children's storybook contains five African folktales. The first story explains How the Tortoise Got Its Rough Shell. The animals had a summit with the supreme being, Eke, in the sky. Greed and lack of altruism cost the Tortoise dearly, as he crash-landed onto the roof of his hut from the sky. His broken shells were mended by Snail, but the result was a tortoise with rough shells. Altruism and concern for others are the morals of this story. The second story which extols the pride of motherhood is on The Farmer Who Buried His Mother Alive. Donealot, the successful farmer, had no choice other than to bury his persistently sick mother in the evil forest at night with the help of his friend, Conscience. The spirits of the evil forest brought his mother back home to a remorseful son with a sobering message, "You can never do enough for your mother." Encounters of the Lion and the Tortoise is the third story. In two separate incidents, Tortoise outwits Lion. The animals that were on their way to work for Lion never got there. Instead, Tortoise intercepted and entertained them all day with his melodious music. Wiseone, the youngest son of Tortoise, survived a murder attempt by Lion. Agunta, Lion's son, was killed instead. Wiseone returns home to a heroic welcome, with a reminder to all of us that wits usually prevail over raw strength, and that slow and steady wins the race. The story of The Two Mischievous Brothers describes how two brothers, Kofi and Uka, conspired to swindle people. On market days, Uka would transform himself into a bull, and his brother Kofi took him to the market. Unsuspecting buyers would exchange the bull for other animals. Uka, the bull, escaped from the buyer and transformed himself back into a human, only to be resold to someone else. The two brothers ran out of luck when Nkume, the buyer with magical powers, beat them to their game. The moral of the story is that it does not pay to be a cheat. The fifth story, Vengeance of the God of Justice - Amadioha, explains the ordeal Chuk went through at the hands of his wicked stepmother, Dab. This heir to the throne of the ancient city of Kaa survived numerous physical and emotional abuses from Dab. He was buried alive for a crime he never committed. Only the timely intervention of the god of justice - Amadioha brought him back from the grave. The moral of the story is that we should be careful not to maltreat the less-privileged in our society, because the natural law of justice is sure to catch up with us if we treat others unfairly.
African Folk Tales
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Author : Hugh Vernon-Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-02-29
African Folk Tales written by Hugh Vernon-Jackson and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-29 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Entertaining stories handed down from generation to generation among tribal cultures include "The Magic Crocodile," "The Hare and the Crownbird," "The Boy in the Drum," 15 others. 19 illustrations.