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These resources detail a variety of myths from several sources. Find variants for Ethiopia, the Ekoi, the Yoruba, and the Zulus.
Adventure Articles
Read about myth and legends in the travels of Louis Trichart.
African Creation Stories
Read student papers which include comparisons and themes. Learn about Iyadola's Babies, Ijo Orunmila Cosmology , and Yoruba Religion.
Books About Trickster
Trickster is both a Creator and a Destroyer. He is a symbol of the radical and marginalized, as he proves that survival in the face of devastation is possible. Read books about Trickster.
Myth, Ritual, and Religion
Read about "Myth, Ritual, and Religion," by Andrew Lang.

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