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A Dictionary Of African Mythology: The Mythmaker As Storyteller
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In This Marvelous Collection Of Hundreds Of Fascinating, Mysterious, And Revealing Tales, Harold Scheub Captures The Immense Sweep And Diversity Of African Mythology.Scheub Offers An Unprecedented Collection Of 400 Stories, Arranged Alphabetically, That Touch On Virtually Every Aspect Of Religious Belief. Here Are Gods And Goddesses, Epic Heroes And Divine Tricksters, Along With Epics Of The World'S Origins, The Struggle Between The Human And The Divine, And Much More. Scheub Covers The Entire Continent, From The Mouth Of The Nile To The Shores Of The Cape Of Good Hope, Including North African As Well As Subsaharan Cultures. Here, For Example, Is The Tale Of Abu Zayd (From The Bani Hilal Of Tunisia), An Epic Hero Who Battles A Jinni; And Here Too Is A Myth Of How The Moon And The Toad Created The First Man And Woman, From The Soko Of Congo. Scheub Not Only Retells Each Story, But Provides Information About The Respective Belief System, The Main Characters, And Related Stories Or Variants. Perhaps Most Important, Scheub Emphasizes The Role Of Mythmaker As Storytelleras A Performer For An Audience. He Explores Various Techniques, From The Rhythmic Movements Of A Zulu Mythmaker'S Hands To The Way A Storyteller Will Play On The Familiar Context Of Other Myths Within Her Cultural Context.In A Dictionary Of African Mythology, Harold Scheub Has Constructed An Invaluable Bridge To The Richly Diverse Oral Cultures Of Africa. In This Magnificent Collection, He Not Only Provides Hundreds Of Fascinating Myths, But Recaptures Their Cultural Contextsin Which Story And Storyteller, Tradition And Performance, All Merge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Dictionary of African Mythology'? A: The book focuses on the rich diversity of African mythology, featuring a collection of 400 stories that highlight various aspects of religious beliefs across the continent.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Harold Scheub, who is known for his expertise in African oral traditions and storytelling.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Dictionary of African Mythology' have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'A Dictionary of African Mythology' published? A: The book was published on February 24, 2000.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides in-depth insights into African mythology and cultural contexts.
- Q: Does the book cover myths from all parts of Africa? A: Yes, it covers myths from both North African and sub-Saharan cultures, providing a comprehensive view of the continent's mythology.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: The product details do not specify illustrations, focusing instead on the written collection of stories.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about various African myths, the role of storytellers, and the cultural significance of these stories.
- Q: Is the condition of the book new or used? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.