West African myths / by Jen Green.
| Author/creator | Green, Jen |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010. |
| Description | 48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Myths from around the world Myths from around the world. ^A1063194 |
| Contents | Iyadola's babies -- Languages and people -- Lost and found -- Oral history -- Seven sons for seven virgins -- Nomads in the Sahara -- Emperor and the magician -- Along the Niger -- Two brothers quarrel -- Voodoo and slavery -- Anansi and the rubber man -- Trickster tales -- Sky-food, yams, and cocoyams -- Igbo have no kings -- Price of heaven -- Yoruba and its gods -- Mermaid and the chameleon -- Making textiles -- Dancing with spirits -- Masks and masquerades. |
| Abstract | Briefly describes the history, geography, and society of West African cultures; explains concepts found within their folklore and mythology; and presents several myths. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 47), filmography (p. 47), and index. |
| LCCN | 2009039332 |
| ISBN | 9781433935367 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 1433935368 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 9781433935374 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1433935376 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 398.20966 G8233W | ✔ Available | Place Hold |