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African mythology

by Geoffrey Parrinder

A survey of sub-Saharan African mythology, examining core beliefs on creation, life, death, and oracles. The text includes a selection of regional legends and animal fables.

Accession 656 ISBN 9780600000426 Publisher Paul Hamlyn
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