Dictionary of African Mythology The Mythmaker As Storyteller

These fascinating and revealing tales capture the sprawling diversity of African mythology. 400 alphabetically arranged entries touch on virtually every aspect of African religious belief, from Africa¹s great epic themes (dualistic gods, divine tricksters, creator gods, and heroes) to descriptions of major mythic systems (the Dogon, the Asante, and the San) and beyond. Provides info. about the respective belief systems, the main characters, and related stories or variants. Scheub emphasizes the role of mythmaker as storyteller -- as a performer for an audience. He studies various techniques, from the rhythmic movements of a Zulu mythmaker¹s hands to the way a storyteller will play on the familiar context of other myths within her cultural context. Illus.Scheub, Harold is the author of 'Dictionary of African Mythology The Mythmaker As Storyteller', published 0000 under ISBN 9780756780838 and ISBN 0756780837.