Description: " A book is a dream that you hold in your hand"- Neil Gaiman Africa south of the Sahara is a land of wide-ranging traditions, history and varying cultures: with 54 countries, over two thousand languages and even more ethnic groups speaking those languages. The continent has always had a powerful tradition of oral storytelling and despite the diversity, relative lack of early written records, and the ravages of colonialism and slavery, the continent still possesses a rich body of myths, folk tales, and legends that often share similar elements, characters, and ideas between peoples.So, although we cannot hope to present a comprehensive survey of African mythology, this collection offers a hefty selection of tales that have been passed down over the centuries and have been made available to the wider world, often written down at the turn of the century by missionaries, anthropologists, and colonial officials who made a concerted effort to transcribe as faithfully as possible the tales told to them. Although of their time, these texts still provide a valuable glimpse of the richness of African storytelling.After an outline of some key mythological figures, elements, and beliefs, the book is split into three sections: Myths of Origin, Death and the Afterlife; Animal Stories & Fables; and Stories of Wit & Wisdom. From Obatala Creates Mankind from the Yoruba people of West Africa to The Girl of the Early Race, Who Made Stars from the San people of southern Africa, these tales cover everything from gods and creation to the outrageous adventures and behaviour of trickster characters and moral stories which entertain and edifyall collected in a gorgeously presented hardback to treasure6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.60(d) Thank you for looking! Please check my other "Treasure Books" ShippingI offer a free shipping within USA. Your book may be shipped with USPS/UPS/Laser Ship. If you ordered couple books they may arrive in couple shipments. I usually start working on the orders as soon as i receive the order, except weekends and Holidays. If you need to cancel your order you need to do it as soon as possible. BUT if you have received a msg from me that it is processing I cannot cancel the order because the label has been paid and the book is in transit. Thank you for understanding. I will update the customer with tracking number within 48 Hours. International ShippingReturnsI offer 14 days return policy. Buyer need to contact me pririor. All items must be in original condition and buyer pays return shipping and 15% restocking fee. If there is something wrong with the item or it was damaged in shipping process buyer needs to send me pictures of the damage and we will start return/ exchange process from there. Thank you Contact usIf there any questions or concerns please let us know. Please contact me throught Ebay msg, i do not reply to the personal emails No additional import charges at delivery will be imposed if the item is shipped through the eBay's Global Shipping Program which includes international tracking. If the item is shipped through other than the eBay's Global Shipping Program buyers in certain countries are responsible for the import charges at delivery. These are not included in the shipping cost. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 18.69 USD
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
End Time: 2023-12-19T17:15:37.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modified Item: No
Topic: Classics
Binding: Hardcover
Language: english
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition
