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Download or read book Lendas Africanas written by GALRÃO, IRAY and published by Digitaliza Conteudo. This book was released on with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ESCRITORA IRAY GALRÃO É PENHA DE CONHECIMENTO DA CULTURA IORUBÁ. EM LENDAS INDÍGENAS ELA NOS PRESENTEI COM UMA SERIE DE HISTÓRIAS FANTÁSTICAS SOBRE OS DIVERSOS MITOS QUE COMPÕE A HISTORIA DESSA NAÇÃO AFRICANA E QUE TANTO CONTRIBUIU PARA A FORMAÇÃO DO POVO BRASILEIRO. LENDAS AFRICANAS É UM LIVRO DESTINADO A CRIANÇAS MAIS QUE PODE SER LIDO POR ADULTOS, QUE CERTAMENTE FICARAM FASCINADOS COM A FLUIDEZ DAS LENDAS CONTAS POR IRAY, QUE POR SUA VEZ FORAM TRANSMITIDAS A ELAS PELOS SEUS AMIGOS DA NAÇÃO IORUBÁ.
Download or read book African Myths written by J.K. Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colourful contrasts and diverse cultures. Despite the destructive influences of colonialism and the slave trade and the lack of early written records, Africa has persevered with its powerful tradition of storytelling, with tales of its history passed down in songs and stories through the generations. Because of the huge diversity of lifestyles and traditions, no real unified mythology exists in Africa, but broadly speaking, a number of beliefs, ideas and themes are shared by African peoples. So this collection offers a selection of descriptions and tales, often those recorded faithfully by some of the first to put them to paper – tales of the gods, creation stories, trickster adventures, animal fables and stories which amuse and teach – from Olukun’s Revenge, from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to The Story of the Glutton, from the Bantu-speaking peoples of east Africa, all brought together with the aim of providing an insight into the boundless and vibrant world of African myth. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, 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.
Book Synopsis Myths and Legends of Africa by : World Book
Download or read book Myths and Legends of Africa written by World Book and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do spiders hide in dark corners? How did the world come into being? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Africa. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.
Book Synopsis East African Folktales by : J.K. Jackson
Download or read book East African Folktales written by J.K. Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the rift valley come stories of gods, tricksters, cattle and ogres from the many peoples of East Africa. Traditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of peoples across East Africa. Common roots and differences between ancient peoples create a lively portrait with their fragile, powerful gods. The modern nations of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and more inherit the folk and mythic tales of the rift valley region. Here you'll find stories of ogres and tricksters, riddles and poems, figures such as the first man (Gikuyu) and woman (Mumbi), and great heroes of history such as Liongo. This new collection is created for the modern reader. 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.
Download or read book Africa written by Alice Werner and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis African Legends of the Orishas by : Pierre Verger
Download or read book African Legends of the Orishas written by Pierre Verger and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Pierre Fatumbi Verger gathered and patiently annotated tales, which are based on the narratives of African diviners. It should be recalled that the legends presented here are just a tiny fraction of the vast universe of stories that a babalawo must memorize during the course of his apprenticeship. All are direct and spontaneous testimonials to the richness of Yoruba culture, which has had such a strong impact on the culture of Bahia. Carybe's vigorous and expressive illustrations interpret the magical spirit of the orishas with love, sensitivity and detailed ethnographic data.
Book Synopsis Kings, Gods & Spirits from African Mythology by : Jan Knappert
Download or read book Kings, Gods & Spirits from African Mythology written by Jan Knappert and published by Peter Bedrick Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating book features 35 stories from the Zulu, Swahili, Bantu, Ashanti and other African cultures, passed down from generation to generation that are still told today. Filled with magnificent, full-color illustrations, an index, map and a guide to symbols in the mythology.
Download or read book The Mind Possessed written by Emma Cohen and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-08-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated mainly with hypothetical or anecdotal examples, this book considers in detail how the psychological systems undergirding spirit concepts are activated in real-world settings and, specifically, how those concepts can give rise to trance and spirit-possession phenomena.
Book Synopsis Fragments of Bone by : Patrick Bellegarde-Smith
Download or read book Fragments of Bone written by Patrick Bellegarde-Smith and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Fragments of Bone, thirteen essayists discuss African religions as forms of resistance and survival in the face of Western cultural hegemony and imperialism. The collection presents scholars working outside of the Western tradition with backgrounds in a variety of disciplines, genders, and nationalities. These experts draw on research, fieldwork, personal interviews, and spiritual introspection to support a provocative thesis: that fragments of ancestral traditions are fluidly interwoven into New World African religions as creolized rituals, symbolic systems, and cultural identities. Contributors: Osei-Mensah Aborampah, Niyi Afolabi, Patrick Bellegarde-Smith, Randy P. Conner, T. J. Desch-Obi, Ina Johanna Fandrich, Kean Gibson, Marilyn Houlberg, Nancy B. Mikelsons, Roberto Nodal, Rafael Ocasio, Miguel "Willie" Ramos, and Denise Ferreira da Silva
Book Synopsis Os Rituais Secretos Da Magia Negra E Do Candomblé by : Maria Helena Farelli
Download or read book Os Rituais Secretos Da Magia Negra E Do Candomblé written by Maria Helena Farelli and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Myths and Legends of Africa written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Myths and legends from Africa. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Sunjata written by David C. Conrad and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pillar of the West African oral tradition for centuries, this epic traces the adventures and achievements of the Mande hero, Sunjata, as he liberates his people from Sumaworo Kanté, the sorcerer king of Soso, and establishes the great medieval empire of Mali. David Conrad conveys the strong narrative thrust of the Sunjata epic in his presentation of substantial excerpts from his translation of a performance by Djanka Tassey Condé. Readers approaching the epic for the first time will appreciate the translation's highly readable, poetic English as well as Conrad's informative Introduction and notes. Scholars will find the familiar heroes and heroines taking on new dimensions, secondary characters gaining increased prominence, and previously unknown figures emerging from obscurity. "Thanks to his careful editing and translating of Condé's narrative, Conrad offers a highly readable version of the epic that is about a third of its original length. The translation communicates not only the poetic qualities and the essential events of the Sunjata legend but also the master bard's performance values. Thus, this rendering will fascinate those who already know the story and culture and those coming to the epic for the first time. Conrad provides an excellent introduction to Mande oral tradition, the role of the griot, and the Manding belief system. Though he makes no claim for this as the complete scholarly edition, he does provide helpful scholarly notes, a glossary, and a good bibliography. . . . Summing up: Highly recommended." --L. W. Yoder, CHOICE
Book Synopsis Afro-Brazilian Religions by : Eileen C. Oliver
Download or read book Afro-Brazilian Religions written by Eileen C. Oliver and published by Salalm Secretariat. This book was released on 1998 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis West African Folktales by : J.K. Jackson
Download or read book West African Folktales written by J.K. Jackson and published by Flame Tree 451. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tricksters and animals play an important role in West African folklore with stories that entertain but serve a moral purpose. Traditions and local tales revel in the antics of these characters: from Nigeria to Benin, from the cunning spider god Anansi to Agemo, the chameleon spirit deity of the Yoruba people, animals teach humans to farm, to love, to survive and thrive, and offer inspiration for moral purpose. This new collection is created for the modern reader. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and robots, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales, ancient and modern gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.
Book Synopsis Tales of the Orishas by : Hugo Canuto
Download or read book Tales of the Orishas written by Hugo Canuto and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fantasy-adventure graphic novel that explores Afro-Brazilian legends and mythology In ancient times, when heaven and Earth were united as two halves of a gourd, deities and heroes walked among men. They fought battles with fury and taught the ways of the ashe (the energy of creation), land, iron, and fire. They reigned and loved with great intensity. Some descended from the luminous Orun, to live their lives and fulfill their destinies, while others were born in the aiye, and through their great deeds became Orishas, changing forever the history of two continents. Tales of the Orishas fuses the pantheon of the African Diasporic religion of Candomble with the Silver Age comic aesthetics of Jack Kirby into a riveting tale of high adventure. The story centers around a celestial battle between the gods of Brazil, who are worshipped by the Bahia people, and a fearsome conquering force led by a dark and malevolent overlord. Only Shango, the god of fire and thunder, can lead his people into victory while the fate of creation hangs in the balance. Masterfully executed and painstakingly researched, Hugo Canuto brings these legends to life with incredible designs and a vibrant palette. Tales of the Orishas is a bright and brilliant tale that showcases mythology as a powerful tool to remind us that there is something greater to unite the peoples who sail on the blue star called Earth.
Book Synopsis The Wisdom of African Mythology by : John J. Ollivier
Download or read book The Wisdom of African Mythology written by John J. Ollivier and published by Top of the Mountain Pub. This book was released on 1996-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sundiata written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling in comic strip form of the African epic in which an ugly, crippled child grows up to become the liberator and founder of the great empire of old Mali.