Kings, Gods & Spirits from African Mythology
- ISBN-10
- 0872269167
- ISBN-13
- 9780872269163
- Series
- Kings, Gods & Spirits from African Mythology
- Category
- Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
- Pages
- 92
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1993
- Publisher
- P. Bedrick
- Author
- Jan Knappert
Description
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.
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Other editions
-
- 1986
- 92 pages
- Paperback
- VNew York : Schocken ; Vancouver : Douglas & McIntyre
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- 1986
- 92 pages
- Paperback
- Hachette Children's Books Australia
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