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<b>Combining vivid storytelling, astonishing imagination and careful research, this is the ultimate collection of African folklore, with 50 entertaining tales and commentary from noted folklorist Helen Nde, presented in a beautiful, foiled gift package.</b><br><br>From creation myths and foundation legends to fascinating stories of human relationships and amusing animal tales, these stories provide a diverse look at the countries and cultures across the African continent. Noted folklorist Helen Nde also provides marvellous context for history and colonial influences for the stories.<br><br>Read 50 stories that take you north to Egypt, west to Sierra Leone, east to Somalia, south to South Africa and many places in-between. Discover the geographical and cultural variety of the continent with stories such as:<br><br>• <b>FROM ALGERIA:</b> "The Story of the First Man and Woman", who meet when they struggle over access to a well, but go on to have 100 children and start the human race.<br>• <b>FROM SUDAN:</b> "Okwa and the River Maiden", a tale about the great-grandson of the first man who seeks the river spirit's approval to marry two river maidens, half women and half crocodiles.<br>• <b>FROM ZIMBABWE:</b> "The Moon and His Wives", a story about the first man who pleads with the creator to become mortal and go to earth, where the first star becomes his companion.<br>• <b>FROM GHANA:</b> "How Goat Caused a War" by tricking the Supreme Being and giving his holy message to the wrong prince.<br>• <b>FROM TANZANIA:</b> "The Singing Kaguru Birds", who offer help and riches to poor folk in exchange for a strict rule or even a trick.<br><br>Carefully researched and vividly retold these stories represent a vital and fresh perspective on African Folktales for anyone interested in folktales, mythology and storytelling from around the world.