African Mythology: Enthralling Myths, Fables, and Legends from Africa

Africa is huge and varied, and so is its mythology. African ideas of how the world began are very different from the story of Genesis. Though the creator god is repeatedly seen as having withdrawn from the world, people often have a very direct and intense relationship with demigods, ancestors, and bush spirits. The entire landscape is permeated by spiritual meanings and inhabited by gods and spirits. While many Africans today formally follow the Christian or Muslim faiths, they often blend these beliefs with traditional lore and rites. This audiobook examines the central themes of African mythology—the creation, gods and goddesses, trickster tales, animals, monsters, heroes, and mythical rulers—and shows how some motifs recur throughout the corpus of myths. It also looks at how African myths are becoming better known because of writers and filmmakers, particularly from the Black diaspora, who draw on this rich heritage for inspiration. This introductory guide to African myths will allow you to do the following: Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about African mythology! Duration - 22h 38m. Author - Billy Wellman. Narrator - Jason Zenobia. Published Date - Wednesday, 24 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Billy Wellman ©.