East African Folktales
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From the rift valley come stories of gods, tricksters, cattle and ogres from the many peoples of East Africa. Traditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of peoples across East Africa. Common roots and differences between ancient peoples create a lively portrait with their fragile, powerful gods. The modern nations of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda inherit the folk and mythic tales of the rift valley region. Here you'll find stories of ogres and tricksters, riddles and poems, and great heroes of history such as Kikuyu, Liongo, Gikuyo. This new collection is created for the modern reader. 10 b/w illustrations
Author: J.K. Jackson
Format: Paperback, 256 pages, 130mm x 198mm, 176 g
Published: 2022, Flame Tree Publishing, United Kingdom
Genre: Historical & Mythological Fiction
Description
From the rift valley come stories of gods, tricksters, cattle and ogres from the many peoples of East Africa. Traditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of peoples across East Africa. Common roots and differences between ancient peoples create a lively portrait with their fragile, powerful gods. The modern nations of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda inherit the folk and mythic tales of the rift valley region. Here you'll find stories of ogres and tricksters, riddles and poems, and great heroes of history such as Kikuyu, Liongo, Gikuyo. This new collection is created for the modern reader. 10 b/w illustrations
East African Folktales