Mythology of West Africa

A Quick Read

De: Academic Links, Allison Bonham, Brooke Bonham

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Academic Links “Quick Read” series is a history collection designed to introduce readers to important topics from the past and spark an interest to learn more. These books contain short, easy to read articles that relate to the main topic and make each subject engaging and accessible. The series encourages curiosity, helps readers explore new ideas, and opens the door to deeper learning about history and the world. Each book introduces different time periods, events, and topics in history while helping readers build a stronger understanding of the past and how it connects to today.

Yoruba Mythology
Overview of Yoruba Mythology
Olodumare (Yoruba)
Olorun (Yoruba)
Ogun (Yoruba)
Yemoja (Yoruba)
Eshu (Yoruba)
Sango (Yoruba)
The Creation of the World (Yoruba)
The Myth of the Origin of Death (Yoruba)
Sango and the Double-Headed Axe (Yoruba)
Yemoja and the Ogun River (Yoruba)
Eshu and the Two-Colored Hat (Yoruba)
Orunmila and the Divination Tray (Yoruba)

Akan Mythology
Overview of Akan Mythology
Nyame (Akan)
Anansi (Akan)
Ogun (Akan)
Okyeame (Akan)
Akuaba (Akan)Top of Form
Asase Yaa (Akan)
The Creation of the World (Akan)
Anansi the Spider (Akan)
The Sankofa Bird (Akan)
The Golden Stool (Akan)
The Battle of the Animals (Akan)

Dahomey Mythology
Overview of Dahomey Mythology
Mawu-Lisa (Dahomey)
Gu (Dahomey)
Sakpata (Dahomey)
Gbe (Dahomey)
Agé (Dahomey)
Mawu and Lisa (Dahomey)
The Sacred Python (Dahomey)
The Heroic Deeds of King Kondo (Dahomey)
The Spirits of the Ancestors (Dahomey)
The Trickster Tales of Legba (Dahomey)
The Battle of the Animals and Humans (Igbo)