Jake Jackson
Publisher
Flame Tree Collections
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
With its powerful tradition of storytelling, the myths of the continent of Africa have survived colonialism and slavery, bringing together a rich diversity of cultures from Ethiopia to Tanzania, from the Xhosa people to the Yoruba. This collection offers tales of the gods, creation, tricksters, animals and more.
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Description
A joyful mythical ride through the intimate and powerful stories of the Persian legendary landscape. From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma'navi, the Anvar-i Suhayli fables and works by the great poet Nizāmī, come ancient tales of a civilization that once stretched across the known world. Find here the wonderful stories of the magical bird the Simurgh, the Seven Labours of Rustem, the evil demon onager-giant...
4) Indian myths
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Pub. Date
2018, 2015
Description
The sacred tales and heroic epics of India have been passed down from one generation to the next, weaving a powerful cultural heritage and sense of history for the diverse peoples of that nation. These ancient narratives of creation, destruction, love and war are personified and populated by such gods as Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer. Thrilling stories in their own right, these myths are also still closely intertwined...
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Ancient and mysterious, the Chinese mythological tradition has furnished us with an extensive catalogue of tales. Unlike many other cultures, the Chinese did not believe in a main pantheon of gods, but rather identified hundreds of deities, all associated with various aspects of the cosmos. The mythology and folk tales of China are full of wondrous creatures from dragons and phoenixes, to giants and fairies, as well as powerful stories featuring mortal...
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
The rich and fascinating myths of Polynesia are all the more extraordinary for the fact that they have survived thousands of years - and miles - of voyages. Scattered across the pacific, the Polynesian islands were populated over generations, as waves of people emigrated from on island to the next, leaping into the unknown with each journey. With each migration, their stories travelled with them. Figures such as the goddess Hina and Maui, the trickster...
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colorful contrasts and diverse cultures, with a powerful tradition of storytelling. No real unified mythology exists, but many beliefs, ideas and themes are shared by African peoples. This collection offers a cross-section of legends, often first-hand accounts - tales of the gods, creation stories, trickster adventures, animal fables and stories which amuse and teach - from 'Olukun's Revenge', from the Yoruba people...
Series
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"A popular collection of ancient Celtic myths from Wales, with Arthurian tales, and part of a grand tradition that links Irish, Scottish and European culture. The ancient Mabinogi is a great world literature, and fascinating Celtic mythology. Centuries of oral storytelling worked up its intricate art, delighting every generation of all ages. The Guest translation from Middle Welsh is the most well-loved, in this new edition with expert introduction...
Publisher
Flame Tree 451
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
In Ancient Egypt the Sun god Amen-Ra held sway, and the Pharaohs were declared direct descendants of Osiris. The Ancient Egyptians explained famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods, and their rituals and ceremonies were designed to help citizens flourish in this world and the next. From the tale of 'The Magician Teta' to the story of 'How Ra Came Into Being' and the legends of gods such as Isis, Horus and Khnemu, this fascinating...
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
The rich folklore of West Africa reaches beyond its boundaries-inside and outside the continent, many stories having migrated across the Atlantic with the historic slave trade. Iconic characters such as Anansi and the Tortoise, the cunning trickster animals, play an important role in moral lessons that also entertain, while the origins of life are explained through tales of the gods such as Nana Baluku, the mother of all creation. From the Wolof and...
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
From the peaks of Mounts Kenya and Kilimanjaro, across plains and great lakes, to the archipelago of Zanzibar, traditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of people across East Africa. Common roots and differences between ancient peoples create a lively portrait with evocative stories explaining the world. The modern nations of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Swahili-speaking regions inherit the folk and mythic tales of the rift...