Research Catalog
African mythology
- Title
- African mythology / Geoffrey Parrinder.
- Author
- Parrinder, Geoffrey.
- Publication
- New York : P. Bedrick, c1982.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schomburg Center to submit a request in person. | Text | No restrictions | Sc *299.62-P (Parrinder, E. African mythology) | Schomburg Center - Research & Reference - Open Shelf |
Details
- Description
- 144 p. : ill. (some col.); 29 cm.
- Summary
- Presents the mythology of sub-Saharan Africa, including beliefs on creation, birth, death, and oracles, with texts of some legends and animal fables.
- Series Statement
- Library of the world's myths and legends
- Subjects
- Note
- Includes index.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 142) and index.
- Contents
- The creator -- God leaves the world -- The first ancestors -- The mystery of birth -- The origins of death -- The world beyond -- Gods and spirits -- Oracles and divination -- Witches and monsters -- Secret societies and ancestors -- Legends of Olf Africa -- Animal fables.
- Call Number
- Sc *299.62-P (Parrinder, E. African mythology)
- ISBN
- 0872260429
- 9780872260429
- OCLC
- 30089713
- Author
- Parrinder, Geoffrey.
- Title
- African mythology / Geoffrey Parrinder.
- Imprint
- New York : P. Bedrick, c1982.
- Series
- Library of the world's myths and legends
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 142) and index.
- Research Call Number
- Sc *299.62-P (Parrinder, E. African mythology)