The origin of life on earth: an African creation myth
Author:
Publisher:
Sights Productions
Publication Date:
[1991]
Edition:
1st ed
Language:
English
Description
Retells the Yoruba creation myth in which the deity Obatala descends from the sky to create the world.
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ISBN:
9780962997853
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| Grouping Title | origin of life on earth an african creation myth |
| Grouping Author | david a anderson |
| Grouping Category | book |
| Grouping Language | English (eng) |
| Last Grouping Update | 2025-06-28 06:43:16AM |
| Last Indexed | 2025-07-05 22:21:34PM |
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Retells the Yoruba creation myth in which the deity Obatala descends from the sky to create the world.
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1991
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Creation -- Folklore
Folklore -- Africa -- Juvenile literature
Yoruba (African people) -- Folklore
Folklore -- Africa -- Juvenile literature
Yoruba (African people) -- Folklore
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The origin of life on earth : an African creation myth
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The origin of life on earth : an African creation myth / retold by David A. Anderson/Sankofa ; illustrated by Kathleen Atkins Wilson ; design by Pete Traynor
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The origin of life on earth
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an African creation myth
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Creation
Folklore
Yoruba (African people)
Folklore
Yoruba (African people)
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