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Title

Perspectives on mythology : proceedings of a conference organized by the Goethe-Institut and the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana between 21 and 24 October, 1997 / edited by Esi Sutherland-Addy.

Publication

Accra : Published for the Goethe-Institut, Accra by Woeli Pub. Services, 1999.

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Additional Authors

• Sutherland-Addy, Esi.
• Goethe-Institut (Accra, Ghana)
• University of Ghana. Institute of African Studies.
• Conference "A Meeting of Cultures: Perspectives on Mythology" (1997 : Ghana)

Description

xii, 251 p.; 23 cm.

Alternative Title

Meeting of cultures : perspectives on mythology

Subject

• Mythology > Congresses

Note

• Errata slip inserted.
• "The conference 'A Meeting of Cultures: Perspectives on Mythology' in connection with the performance 'Of Gods, Heroes and Myths' presented the biggest project in the history of the Goethe-Institut's partnership-oriented programmes in Ghana and symbolized an excellent form of cultural interaction"--P. v.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

Mythology in the world today / J.H. Kwabena Nketia -- The mythological tree : a history of myths, legends, and folktales / Imeyen A. Noah -- What is myth? / Esi Sutherland-Addy -- Myth and the future of humanity / Jare Ajayi -- The myth as dramatic performance : remnants of pagan ritual in the Poetic Edda / Terry Gunnell -- On the reconstruction of eddic performance / Benjamin Bagby -- Mythology and contemporary African drama / Joe Ngozi Mokwunyei -- Myths as aesthetic perspective in the African novel / Charles Angmor -- Myths and the African poet : ideo-structural symbolism in the Fanfare for Oduduwa / Atukwei Okai -- The creative power of chaos : reflections on Nordic mythology / Heimir Pálsson -- Mythology : the case of the Dagra secret society / Sebastian K. Bemile -- Mythology and Akan oral poetry / J.Y. Sekyi-Baidoo -- A comparative analysis of the Christian and an African myth of creation / Abraham Akrong -- The question of Ananse in Akan mythology / Kwesi Yankah -- The metaphysical and moral significance of the myth of the golden stool / Joseph Osei -- An aspect of transcultural communication : the Sundiata epic and West African integration / Olawale Albert -- Retelling the history of Wenchi / Christiane Owusu-Sarpong -- The revival of Nordic mythology as a medium of Scandinavian identity / Heinrich Anz -- Myth and the construction of identity / Chris Okechukwu Uroh -- Recognizing positive imagery in the myths about women : re-interpretation of an Akan myth of separation / Brigid M. Sackey -- Myths and contemporary image of the Nigerian woman / Aderonke A. Adesanya-- Myth-making and the legitimization of leadership / Obododimma Oha.

Call Number

Sc D 02-234

ISBN

9964978545

LCCN

00284065

OCLC

45248492

Title

Perspectives on mythology : proceedings of a conference organized by the Goethe-Institut and the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana between 21 and 24 October, 1997 / edited by Esi Sutherland-Addy.

Imprint

Accra : Published for the Goethe-Institut, Accra by Woeli Pub. Services, 1999.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Added Author

Sutherland-Addy, Esi.

Goethe-Institut (Accra, Ghana)

University of Ghana. Institute of African Studies.

Conference "A Meeting of Cultures: Perspectives on Mythology" (1997 : Ghana)

Other Title

Meeting of cultures : perspectives on mythology

Research Call Number

Sc D 02-234