African Mythology: A Concise Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Sagas, Rituals and Beliefs of African Myths
Written by Bernard Hayes
Narrated by Gareth Johnson
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
This book is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the people on the African continent worshiped, and within the pages, you will find more information about:
- Background facts about African culture, such as art, foods, and traditions
- The most amazing and controversial African myths
- The top 10 infamous mythical legends and folklore from the African continent
- An extensive list of African gods and goddesses
- The great story of "Hlakanyana the Cunning"
- The dramatic legend of Anansi, the spider, the trickster, and spirit of knowledge in African mythology
- Beautiful baby names derived from African mythology
- Crazy myths about African vampires
African mythology is intricate, complex, and the ideals behind some of their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with actual events. This book examines how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the African people and how these influences and some stories continue to live on throughout the centuries.
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