The Voice of Ancestors -- African Mythology: African Mythology

Author: Li Hanping
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Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This is a world history unlike any other. Each book is filled with peculiar stories at the core of a culture, mysterious rituals, wrathful deities, and the pursuit of ghosts and symbols of magic—all of which are rarely found in most history books. In the early days of humanity, how did people around the world attempt to explain life, death, creation, love, and other mysterious phenomena of life? The myths in this book are crucial for understanding these perspectives, as they are the intersection of imagination and history, wisdom and experience, and also the intersection of dreams and reality.
In short, the stories told here are the most important ones that have been passed down for thousands of years. Their vitality is so enduring that they linger in people's minds long after reading. As the earliest inhabited continent, Africa is not only the cradle of human civilization but also one of the earliest regions to be colonized. Many legends about this continent have been passed down through oral tradition, preserved from generation to generation, becoming important historical records that reflect early human thoughts on their origins.
The supreme deity of the Dagon people, Emma, was a massive egg at the beginning of creation, containing the four essential elements needed for the generation of all things: fire, earth, water, and air. After seven successive explosions, these elements gradually began to form life. The hermaphroditic Ma Wu—Rize, a celestial deity in the folklore of the Feng people, rode inside the mouth of a divine snake named Edo—Veto. They created the winding rivers, deep valleys, and steep peaks of the world.
Many myths about this are described in this book. These myths from different continents form a series called Myths and Humanity, which comprehensively explores and narrates the cultural and historical roots of human myths. The explorations and descriptions of Indian, early American, and Greek and Roman myths in the series will allow readers to appreciate the magical charm of ancient world cultures.
This is a world history unlike any other. Each book is filled with peculiar stories at the core of a culture, mysterious rituals, wrathful deities, and the pursuit of ghosts and symbols of magic; yet these are rarely found in most history books. In the early days of humanity, how did people around the world attempt to explain life, death, creation, love, and other mysterious phenomena of life? The myths in this book are crucial for understanding these perspectives, as they are the intersection of imagination and history, wisdom and experience, and also the intersection of dreams and reality.
In short, the stories told here are the most important ones that have been passed down for thousands of years. Their vitality is so enduring that they linger in people's minds long after reading.
Each book is filled with images of sacred sites, symbols, artworks, and mythological figures. For example, you will see the Book of the Dead from ancient Egypt, the Holy Grail said to have been used by Jesus, and the shamanic masks of Native Americans in the Americas. Additionally, each book includes historical overviews, maps, and more. The titles span across time and space.
These books are the crystallization of human thought and experience over thousands of years, a compilation of human wisdom. They are not just a series of books; their rich content celebrates and continues the essence of humanity and the essence of human dreams. You will find yourself reading them again and again, gaining joy, inspiration, and enlightenment. Most importantly, these stories will provide us with a fresh perspective on history and the world.