Tales Of Yoruba Gods And Heroes
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Tales Of Yoruba Gods And Heroes
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Author : Harold Courlander
language : en
Publisher: New York : Crown Publishers
Release Date : 1973
Tales Of Yoruba Gods And Heroes written by Harold Courlander and has been published by New York : Crown Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Fiction categories.
"Myths, legends and heroic tales of the Yoruba people of West Africa"--Cover subtitle.
Gods And Heroes
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Author : Oladele Olusanya
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2018-08-01
Gods And Heroes written by Oladele Olusanya and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-01 with Fiction categories.
Gods and Heroes is the first volume of the Itan—Legends of the Golden Age trilogy about the thousand-year story of the Yoruba people. It starts with the establishment of Ile-Ife by Oduduwa and the great sacrifice of the heroine Moremi. The ancient gods of Yorubaland, Obatala, Orunmila, Ogun, and Olokun all play their part, as well as the great heroes and heroines of antiquity—Oranmiyan, Sango, Oya, Oba Esigie of Benin, and Obanta of Ijebuland. The author uses the genre of the historical novel in a refreshing and imaginative fashion to present the whole tableau of Yoruba history. The result is a vast and rich panorama enlivened with traditional myths and legends seen through the eyes of a single Yoruba family and the Old Woman, the fabled storyteller.
Yoruba Myths
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Author : Ulli Beier
language : en
Publisher: CUP Archive
Release Date : 1980-10-02
Yoruba Myths written by Ulli Beier and has been published by CUP Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980-10-02 with Fiction categories.
This mysterious, poetic and often amusing collection of myths illustrates the religion and thought of the West African Yoruba People.
African Myths Legends
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Author : J.K. Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Flame Tree Collections
Release Date : 2022-04-12
African Myths Legends written by J.K. Jackson and has been published by Flame Tree Collections this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-12 with Fiction categories.
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. With its powerful tradition of storytelling, the myths of the continent of Africa have survived colonialism and slavery, bringing together a rich diversity of cultures from Ethiopia to Tanzania, from the Xhosa people to the Yoruba. This collection offers tales of the gods, creation stories, trickster adventures, animal fables and stories which amuse and teach from 'The Tortoise and the Elephant', from the Akamba of Kenya, to 'Why the Moon Waxes and Wanes', from Southern Nigeria, providing an insight into the boundless and vibrant world of African myth. Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.
African Myths
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Author : Shahrukh Husain
language : en
Publisher: Evans Brothers
Release Date : 2006
African Myths written by Shahrukh Husain and has been published by Evans Brothers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The nine stories in this collection are taken from the rich tradition of African legend, and feature themes ranging from creation to the afterlife, from the natural world to magic and the supernatural, and from gods and heroes to monster and ogers. Fast-paced, yet clearly and lyrically told, these myths offer the reader a fascinating glimpse into African cultures both past and present, from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria the Mbundu peoples of Angola to the Shona clans of Zimbabwe. Book jacket.
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
Yoruba Gods And Orishas For Kids
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Author : Ayodele Publishing
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2022-12-31
Yoruba Gods And Orishas For Kids written by Ayodele Publishing and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-31 with categories.
This Yoruba gods and orishas book is the perfect introduction to the Yoruba deities. learning about them can help children gain an understanding of their culture, religion and traditions. you will love getting to know these legendary characters from Africa ! for ages 7 and older 60 pages
Yoruba Legends
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Author : Various
language : en
Publisher: Abela Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2010-07
Yoruba Legends written by Various and has been published by Abela Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07 with Fiction categories.
NOTE: This book has been illustrated and published by the students of Edgbarrow School in Berkshire, England as a special project to raise funds for their Ghana Sponsorship campaign. DESCRIPTION: The Yoruba people are descendants from a variety of West African communities. They are united by Geography, History, Religion and most importantly their Language. In this volume you will find 31 stories and tales like: AKITI THE HUNTER, SONS OF STICKS, WHY WOMEN HAVE LONG HAIR THE LEOPARD-MAN, THE COOKING POT and many more. You also will find a further nine stories of the adventures of Tortoise and the many mischievous things he gets up to. Many years ago, before the advent of the West African slave trade, the Yoruba people inhabited an area which stretched, along the coast of West Africa, all the way inward and down to Angola in South West Africa. Today this is not the case. The legends and fairy stories in this book belong to the Yoruba. They relate the adventures of men and animals, and try to explain the mysteries of Nature-Why Women have Long Hair, How the Leopard got his Spots, the Three Magicians, the Boa-Constrictor, How the Elephant got his Trunk and more. These stories grew from the imagination of the people. We read these folk-tales for their quaintness and humour, for their sympathy with Nature, and because we find in them the ideas and ideals, not just of one man, but of a race of people. In modern times we have begun paying close attention to folklore - old tales, not invented by one man, but belonging to the whole people; not written down, but told by parents to their children, and so handed on for hundreds of years. The legends express primitive notions of right and wrong. As a rule, the wicked are punished and the good rewarded; and that, we feel, is as it should be. We may weep at the death of rascally Tortoise, but we may also feel that he somehow has deserved his fate!
Storytelling
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Author : Josepha Sherman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-03-26
Storytelling written by Josepha Sherman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-26 with History categories.
Storytelling is an ancient practice known in all civilizations throughout history. Characters, tales, techniques, oral traditions, motifs, and tale types transcend individual cultures - elements and names change, but the stories are remarkably similar with each rendition, highlighting the values and concerns of the host culture. Examining the stories and the oral traditions associated with different cultures offers a unique view of practices and traditions."Storytelling: An Encyclopedia of Mythology and Folklore" brings past and present cultures of the world to life through their stories, oral traditions, and performance styles. It combines folklore and mythology, traditional arts, history, literature, and festivals to present an overview of world cultures through their liveliest and most fascinating mode of expression. This appealing resource includes specific storytelling techniques as well as retellings of stories from various cultures and traditions.
African Mythology A To Z
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Author : Patricia Ann Lynch
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2010
African Mythology A To Z written by Patricia Ann Lynch and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Electronic books categories.
The African continent is home to a fascinating and strong tradition of myth, due in part to the long history of human habitation in Africa; the diversity of its geography, flora, and fauna; and the variety of its cultural beliefs. African Mythology A to Z is a readable reference to the deities, places, events, animals, beliefs, and other subjects that appear in the myths of various African peoples. For the first time, this edition features full-color photographs and illustrations.Coverage includes: