{"product_id":"book-k2ib","title":"The Watkins Book of African Folklore","description":"From creation myths and foundation legends to fascinating stories of human relationships and animal tales, these stories provide a diverse look at the countries and cultures across the African continent. Noted folklorist Helen Nde provides context for history and colonial influences for the stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the geographical and cultural variety of the continent with stories such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● \u003cb\u003eFROM ALGERIA:\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Story of the First Man and Woman\", who meet when they struggle over access to a well, but go on to have 100 children and start the human race.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● \u003cb\u003eFROM SUDAN:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Okwa and the River Maiden\", a tale about the great-grandson of the first man who seeks the river spirit's approval to marry two river maidens, half women and half crocodiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ● \u003cb\u003eFROM ZIMBABWE:\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Moon and His Wives\", a story about the first man who pleads with the creator to become mortal and go to earth, where the first star becomes his companion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● \u003cb\u003eFROM GHANA:\u003c\/b\u003e \"How Goat Caused a War\" by tricking the Supreme Being and giving his holy message to the wrong prince.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● \u003cb\u003eFROM TANZANIA:\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Singing Kaguru Birds\", who offer help and riches to poor folk in exchange for a strict rule or even a trick.","brand":"Tantor","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49458780504368,"sku":"BDk2ib","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49458780209456,"sku":"ZEk2ib","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49458780438832,"sku":"ZMk2ib","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/k2ib-Square-cover.jpg?v=1780567349","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-k2ib","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}