{"product_id":"mythology-of-west-africa-allison-bonham-9798327686151","title":"Mythology of West Africa: A Quick Read","description":"\"\u003cb\u003eMythology of West Africa: A Quick Read\u003c\/b\u003e\" introduces Yoruba, Akan, and Dahomey mythologies through short, engaging articles. Explore Yoruba legends like Olodumare, the supreme deity, and Sango, the thunder god. Dive into Akan tales of Nyame, the sky god, and Anansi, the clever spider. Discover Dahomey myths about Mawu-Lisa, the dual god, and Legba, the trickster. Learn about creation stories, such as the Yoruba's world origin and the Akan's Golden Stool. Encounter cultural heroes like Ogun, the Yoruba warrior, and Okyeame, the Akan storyteller. Delve into divine conflicts, like Sango's battle with his double-headed axe. Uncover the significance of symbols like the Sankofa Bird and the Sacred Python. This book is a gateway to the rich tapestry of West African folklore, offering a captivating journey into its gods, heroes, and timeless tales.\u003cbr\u003eYoruba Mythology \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOverview of Yoruba Mythology\u003cbr\u003eOlodumare (Yoruba)\u003cbr\u003eOlorun (Yoruba)\u003cbr\u003eOgun (Yoruba)\u003cbr\u003eYemoja (Yoruba)\u003cbr\u003eEshu (Yoruba)\u003cbr\u003eSango (Yoruba)\u003cbr\u003eThe Creation of the World (Yoruba)\u003cbr\u003eThe Myth of the Origin of Death (Yoruba)\u003cbr\u003eSango and the Double-Headed Axe (Yoruba)\u003cbr\u003eYemoja and the Ogun River (Yoruba)\u003cbr\u003eEshu and the Two-Colored Hat (Yoruba)\u003cbr\u003eOrunmila and the Divination Tray (Yoruba) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAkan Mythology\u003cbr\u003eOverview of Akan Mythology\u003cbr\u003eNyame (Akan)\u003cbr\u003eAnansi (Akan)\u003cbr\u003eOgun (Akan)\u003cbr\u003eOkyeame (Akan)\u003cbr\u003eAkuaba (Akan)Top of Form\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAsase Yaa \u003c\/b\u003e(Akan)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Creation of the World \u003c\/b\u003e(Akan)\u003cbr\u003eAnansi the Spider (Akan)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sankofa Bird \u003c\/b\u003e(Akan)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Golden Stool \u003c\/b\u003e(Akan)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Battle of the Animals \u003c\/b\u003e(Akan) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDahomey Mythology\u003cbr\u003eOverview of Dahomey Mythology\u003cbr\u003eMawu-Lisa (Dahomey)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGu \u003c\/b\u003e(Dahomey)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSakpata \u003c\/b\u003e(Dahomey)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGbe \u003c\/b\u003e(Dahomey)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAg? \u003c\/b\u003e(Dahomey)\u003cbr\u003eMawu and Lisa (Dahomey)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sacred Python \u003c\/b\u003e(Dahomey)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Heroic Deeds of King Kondo \u003c\/b\u003e(Dahomey)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Spirits of the Ancestors \u003c\/b\u003e(Dahomey)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Trickster Tales of Legba \u003c\/b\u003e(Dahomey)\u003cbr\u003eThe Battle of the Animals and Humans (Igbo)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Allison Bonham, Brooke Bonham, Academic Links\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798327686151\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/05\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d","brand":"Allison Bonham","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46685816946943,"sku":"9798327686151","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_55ed49e9-3902-4af7-b3ef-851700e2bb2c.jpg?v=1741726859","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mythology-of-west-africa-allison-bonham-9798327686151","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}