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African folktales and Legends: Fables, wisdom tales and traditional stories from Africa in a vivid exploration of ancestral heritage and oral traditio
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Series: Tales Cosmos
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ISBN13: 9798289738547
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 26 2025
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 26 2025
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Step into the fascinating world of the African folktale-a realm where animals speak, spirits guide humankind, and wisdom is passed down under the stars of the African sky.
This book of tales transports you to the heart of Africa, through ancient stories woven with trickery, magic, justice, and humor. Discover the adventures of Soongoora the hare, craftier than the lion himself, the trials of Goso the teacher, or the comical duel between hyenas and jackals. Each piece of African folklore is an initiatory journey, a life lesson carried by the voice of the elders.
This book of tales transports you to the heart of Africa, through ancient stories woven with trickery, magic, justice, and humor. Discover the adventures of Soongoora the hare, craftier than the lion himself, the trials of Goso the teacher, or the comical duel between hyenas and jackals. Each piece of African folklore is an initiatory journey, a life lesson carried by the voice of the elders.
Why read this book?
Get ready to laugh, shiver, reflect... and most of all, to listen. Because as long as they are told, African folktales still live on.
- An authentic immersion into the oral world of African myth tales, from savannas and forests to the spirits of the bush.
- Symbol-rich stories-perfect for reflection, wonder, or sharing.
- A collection of tales accessible to all, ideal for those who love world traditions.
- Carefully adapted stories that preserve the essence of African fantasy books while bringing them vividly to life for today's readers.
Get ready to laugh, shiver, reflect... and most of all, to listen. Because as long as they are told, African folktales still live on.
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