African Mythology (Mythology Around the World)

African mythology is as vast as the African continent itself. The myths of Africa vary from country to country and have been passed down orally through a strong communal tradition. Readers learn exactly what mythology is, why it is so important to cultures, and how the mythology ties in to Africa's history. Supports English language arts content standards requiring students to identify and analyze the characteristics of various literary forms and genres, such as myths.Sandra Giddens is the author of 'African Mythology (Mythology Around the World)', published 2006 under ISBN 9781404207684 and ISBN 1404207686.