African Myths of Origin [Penguin] - Stephen Belcher (editor)

Category: Anthology, General Fiction, Misc. Non-fiction
Language: English
Keywords: Myths & Legends Religion Origin Stories

Written by Stephen Belcher (editor)
Read by Ben Onwukwe
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 128 Kbps
Unabridged

African Myths of Origin
By: Stephen Belcher
Narrated by: Ben Onwukwe
Length: 18 hrs and 30 mins
Release date: 03-25-21
Unabridged Audiobook
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Audio

Publisher’s summary

Brought to you by Penguin.

This Penguin Classic is performed by Ben Onwukwe. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Stephen Belcher.

Gathering a wide range of traditional African myths, this compelling new collection offers tales of heroes battling mighty serpents and monstrous birds, brutal family conflict and vengeance and desperate migrations across vast and alien lands.

From impassioned descriptions of animal-creators to dramatic stories of communities forced to flee monstrous crocodiles, all the narratives found here concern origins - whether of the universe, peoples or families. Together, they create a kaleidoscopic picture of the rich and varied oral traditions that have shaped the culture and society of successive generations of Africans for thousands of years, throughout the long struggle to survive and explore this massive and environmentally diverse continent.

©2005 Stephen Belcher (P)2021 Penguin Audio