African Folk Stories 
for 
Kwanza

THE WISDOM OF 
AFRICAN MYTHOLOGY

by John J. Ollivier


Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

A best seller in the Smithsonian Museum 
Gift Shop.


Library Journal Review...
"Profound and yet also simply entertaining...
Highly Recommended...
for public libraries, including young adult
and undergraduate collections."


 


Authentic African folklore and folk tales. 
Passed down from generations of oral and written culture, these African tales-of-old are now shared in an entertaining, amusing and informative style perfect for your Kwanza celebration.

Many of the age-old stories are perfect to illustrate the Seven Principles of Kwanza.
They are set in limerick style to make them fun and easy to remember. The broad range of African Wisdom provides stories (lessons) for the young and the adults. The refreshing bit of humor makes each parable a special treat for years to come.

The kids will delight at the fun and the wise message contained in stories like:

  • Why Spiders Have Humps.
  • What Happened To The Pig's Trunk.
  • Why Turtles Have Cracked Shells.
  • Why Snakes Have No Legs.
  • Why Birds Are Multicolored.
  • Why Lepords Have Spots.
  • Why Hares Have Long Ears.
    • Adults will learn from the metaphors of African Mythology like:
  • The Origin of Death.
  • Rhythm in Music and Dance.
  • God's First Contact with Man.
  • The Role of Women in African Life.
  • How Ancient Africans Viewed Death.
  • The Origins of Polyandry and Polygamy.
  • If You Ride the Bull, Don't Eat It.

    These are just a few of the legends, myths and rhymes found in this dedicated and richly-woven work. Experience the African heritage. 

    With 67 stories, parables and proverbs to chose from, you have enough African folk tales for many Kwanza celebrations to come.

    • John J. Ollivier, master teacher, tells the tales in vibrant prose, and then creates easy-to-remember and humorous limericks.

    Ollivier has earned praise for his "Fun With Irish Myths," "Fun With Greek Myths" and his "Wisdom of American Indian Mythology."

    Looking for a unique Kwanza gift?

    You can't miss with The Wisdom Of African Mythology.

    Kwanza... African-American Holiday
    December 26 - January 1


    Published by Top Of The Mountain Publishing
    ISBN 1-56087-023-0, Quality Paperback, 
    256 pages,
    Illustrated in African Motifs, $17.95

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