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013222
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Publication |
London, Franklin Watts, 2008.
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48pGrey Spine
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Series |
Stories from around the world
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Summary/Abstract |
A collection of magical adventures of gods, heroes and animals bringing alive the retellings of African myths.
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Contents |
Intoduction
In the beginning
The first person on earth
Stealing the sun
King of beasts
Anansi and the story box
Anansi and the chameleon
Chinchinguane and the river spirit
Ulu the wist tortoise
Daughter of the star
Elephant and the rain god
Honey-bird and the brothers
Tortoise and baboon
Finger-sized fereyel
Clever, lazy rabbit
Why monkeys live in trees
Who's who in African myths
Glossary
Further information
Index
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Standard Number |
9780749683542 Hb.
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Circulation
Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
013096 | FIC/MOR | Main | On Shelf | Teacher Resources | Teacher Resource |
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ID:
023091
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Publication |
London, Ivy Press, 2016.
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Description |
96pBrown Spine
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Series |
Children's 30 second
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Summary/Abstract |
30 marvellous and magical world myths retold in half a minute.
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Contents |
Creation myths -
Glossary
How the world was made (Norse)
Izanagi and Izanami (Japanese)
The Earth driver (Native American)
Obtala's chain (West African)
The wind god and the bones (Aztec)
Gods and goddesses -
Glossary
Diana and the shepherd boy (Roman)
Durga and the buffalo demon (Indian)
Neptune and Minerva (Roman)
The day the Sun went out (Japanese)
Thor's lost hammer (Norse)
Heroes and tricksters -
Glossary
Prometheus steals fire (Greek)
The labours of Heracles (Greek)
Hero Twins and the ball game (Mayan)
Anansi and the world's wisdom (African)
Finn and the fish of knowledge (Irish)
Quests and adventures -
Glossary
The voyage of Aeneas (Roman)
Jason and the golden fleece (Greek)
The voyage of Bran (Celtic)
The quest of Gilgamesh (Sumerian)
Earth, Water and Sky -
Glossary
Ceres and Proserpina (Roman)
Yi shoots the sun (Chinese)
How the Ganges fell to Earth (Indian)
The rabbit in the Moon (Aztec)
The rainbow serpent (Aboriginal)
The gourd children (Chinese)
Creatures and monsters -
Glossary
Theseus and the Minotaur (Greek)
Sigurd slays the dragon (Norse)
Ahaiyuta and the cloud eater (Native American)
Perseus and Medusa (Greek)
Thor goes fishing (Norse)
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Standard Number |
9781782404583 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
021344 | 398.2/GAN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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