The hero with an African face : mythic wisdom of traditional Africa
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Author
Published
New York : Bantam Books, 2000.
Format
Book
Edition
Bantam trade paperback edition.
ISBN
0553378686, 9780553378689
Physical Desc
xxv, 227 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
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Published
New York : Bantam Books, 2000.
Edition
Bantam trade paperback edition.
Language
English
ISBN
0553378686, 9780553378689
Notes
General Note
"January 2000"--T.p. verso.
General Note
"Bantam hardcover edition published January 1999"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-214) and index.
Description
"In this remarkable book, Clyde Ford restores to us the lost treasure of African mythology, bringing to life the ancient tales and showing why they matter so much to us today. African myths convey the perennial wisdom of humanity: the creation of the world, the hero's journey, our relationship with nature, death, and resurrection. From the Ashanti comes the moving tale of the grief-stricken Kwasi Benefo's journey to the underworld to seek his beloved wives. From Uganda we learn of the legendary Kintu, who won the love of a goddess and created a nation from a handful of isolated clans. The Congo's epic hero Mwindo is the sacred warrior who shows us the path each person must travel to discover his true identity." --Back cover.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction | 299.6 FOR | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ford, C. W. (2000). The hero with an African face: mythic wisdom of traditional Africa (Bantam trade paperback edition.). Bantam Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ford, Clyde W. 2000. The Hero With an African Face: Mythic Wisdom of Traditional Africa. Bantam Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ford, Clyde W. The Hero With an African Face: Mythic Wisdom of Traditional Africa Bantam Books, 2000.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ford, Clyde W. The Hero With an African Face: Mythic Wisdom of Traditional Africa Bantam trade paperback edition., Bantam Books, 2000.
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