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9789782460035
Legends from Yorubaland
by Saro-Wiwa, Ken
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- ISBN-13: 9789782460035
- ISBN: 9782460036
- Publication Date: 1999
- Publisher: Rienner Publishers, Lynne
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SUMMARY
This collection of Yoruba folktales, myths and legends, is written for children. The tales are based on the research of Nigerian scholars into the history, religion and culture of the Yorubas. In the magic world depicted, live heroes larger than life, and villains worse than scoundrels. Animals and plants walk and talk and mingle freely with humans, for it is a world without any form of barrier. Selected to depict heroic exploits, the tales explain the reasons behind some Yorbua social and cultural beliefs.Saro-Wiwa, Ken is the author of 'Legends from Yorubaland', published 1999 under ISBN 9789782460035 and ISBN 9782460036.
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