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Morris, Neil,
1946-
African myths /
Neil Morris ; [illustrators, Fiona Sansom and Graham Kennedy].
New York :
Skyview Books/Windmill Books,
2009.
48 p. :
col. ill. ;
28 cm.
Myths from many lands
Includes glossary.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
In the beginning - The first person on earth - Stealing the sun - King of beasts - Anansi and the story box - Anansi and the chameleon - Chinchinguane and the river spirit - Ulu the wise tortoise - Daughter of the star - Elephant and the rain god - Honey-bird and the brothers - Tortoise and baboon - Finger-sized fereyel - Clever, lazy rabbit - Why monkeys life in trees - Who's who in African myths.
This book provides a brief introduction to early African civilization, a retelling of fifteen African myths, and a who's who of characters.
4-8
Medialog, Inc.
Folklore
Africa.
African mythology.
Sansom, Fiona,
ill.
Kennedy, Graham,
ill.
Myths from many lands.