Mythology: African Myths, Gods, Heroes, and Legends

By: Ron Carver

Narrated by: John Griffith

Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

As you study the African myths, legends, and folklore through this guide, you will find that there are so many gods and goddesses, and so many different versions of certain stories, that it will blow your mind. The intricate myths in this book have been lined up and collected to help you understand some of the earliest, most ancient beliefs from those living on the African continent. Some have been influential in our day, and some have been completely forgotten except for vague traditions that have been passed on from one generation to the next.

Hear about the creation of the universe, plants, animals, and finally, the woman first and the man second (how ironic). You’ll find out what significance a tortoise made in one particular African myth, why and how the sex goddess was worshipped and feared, which historical and cultural facts helped the Africans believe in these things, and how some of these customs have been introduced in our modern-day culture.Begin today and find out more about these fascinating facts and myths!

©2019 Ron Carver (P)2019 Ron Carver

Good Book

I thought this was a good book. very interesting to see how different people view nature, gods, and what ultimately frames ones beliefs.

Interesting Stories

I had hoped to hear more of the stories in full, but appreciate having several to look up for further reading.

I can certainly see how elements from various creation stories fed into Genesis and remain part of a collective understanding of human origin and history.

A lot can be said

A lot can be said about African mythology. This guide does an amazing job summing it all up. Maybe there were more stories out there 2,000 years ago. I actually don't doubt that. But hey, this fraction of the belief system is a giant piece of pulling back the veil of ignorance for all these people in the western world who don't know diddly squat about Africa. Good job.

Lost Treasures

Thank you for this work because there is so much African history that has been destroyed and/or JUST NOT TOLD do to racist ideology! As a black man in America, I would love MORE works like this because personally I have a lot of catching up to do with regards to my history!

Its alright

This book is informative but could have been a bit more thorough. Also it is literally and I mean literally a word for word reading of various wikipedia pages. And no this text is not the reference for the wiki pages.

Wish there was more!!!

The story was great! I just wish there was more to listen to. I wish there was more backstory and structure! However, overall it was good!

Overview of African Myths

It’s a combination of history and myths. Wanted the myths to sound more like a story than a person summarizing the story. At least that how it sounded to me

Good introduction to African belief systems

Great overall introduction to the many African deities and mythilogy. Written in a way that is easy to understand.

Excellent

This is a really good book for those who want to learn more about African mythology. What I liked was, obviously, the narrator, but aside from that, I thought a lot of stories and gods we hear about nowadays, are Greek or Roman. Never mind that the African continent was full of folklore and worshippers of nature and unseen beings. So yeah, finally something about that.

If I had to point out one thing, it would be that the creation story dragged on a bit. But it actually didn't bother me. It was longer than some of the other chapters, and that's all that needs to be said about that.

All the other things were just great. So yeah, go for it, if you're like me.

Africans had some interesting things

They believed in some strange stories and some strange invisible creatures, man. This is a cool book. Get it.