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African Myths of Origin by Stephen Paterson Belcher is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is African Myths of Origin about?

A rich, unique anthology of retold fables from Africa Gathering a wide range of traditional African myths, this compelling new collection offers tales of heroes battling mighty serpents and monstrous birds, brutal family conflict and vengeance, and desperate migrations across vast and alien lands. From accounts of the inventive wiles of animal- creators and a community forced to flee a giant crocodile to the heroic story of the cripple Sunjata who rose to found an empire, all the narratives here concern origins. They offer a kaleidoscopic picture representative of the rich cultures and societies of the African continent: the ways of life, the peoples--from small hunting bands to great empires--and the states that have taken shape over many generations and environments

Who reads African Myths of Origin?

Author

Stephen Paterson Belcher

Publisher

Penguin Group USA, Inc.

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9781101491874

Category

work of fiction

Rating

3.85 / 5 (75 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14