West African myths / by Jen Green.

Author/creator Green, Jen
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
Description48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 28 cm.
Subjects

SeriesMyths 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 47), filmography (p. 47), and index.
LCCN 2009039332
ISBN9781433935367 (library binding)
ISBN1433935368 (library binding)
ISBN9781433935374 (pbk.)
ISBN1433935376 (pbk.)

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 398.20966 G8233W ✔ Available Place Hold