The Voice of Ancestors (African Mythology)

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Features: This is a unique world history. Each book is filled with peculiar stories at the core of a culture, mysterious rituals, wrathful deities, and explorations 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 the book are crucial for understanding these perspectives. They are intersections of imagination and history, wisdom and experience, and also intersections of dreams and reality.
In short, the stories told here have been passed down for millennia and remain unforgettable due to their enduring vitality. As one of the earliest continents with human habitation, 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, and serve as important historical records reflecting 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 formation 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 tribe, rides inside the mouth of a divine serpent named Edo—Veto. They created the winding rivers, deep valleys, and steep peaks of the world.
Many myths related to this are described in this book. These myths from different continents form a series called Myths and Humanity, which comprehensively explores the cultural and historical roots of human myths. The explorations and narratives 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 unique world history. Each book is filled with peculiar stories at the core of a culture, mysterious rituals, wrathful deities, and explorations 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 the book are crucial for understanding these perspectives. They are intersections of imagination and history, wisdom and experience, and also intersections of dreams and reality.
In short, the stories told here have been passed down for millennia and remain unforgettable due to their enduring vitality.
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, among others. 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 millennia, 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 unable to put them down, repeatedly picking them up for enjoyment, inspiration, and enlightenment. Most importantly, these stories will provide us with a fresh perspective on history and the world.