**A rich, unique anthology of retold fables from Africa** Gathering a wide range of traditional African myths, this compelling new collection offers tales of heroes battling mighty serpents and monstrous birds, brutal family conflict and vengeance, and desperate migrations across vast and alien lan
Myths of origin: four short novels
โ Scribed by Catherynne M. Valente
- Publisher
- Wyrm Publishing
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 271 KB
- Category
- Fiction
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Introduction / by Jeff Vandermeer -- The labyrinth -- Yume no hon: the book of dreams -- The grass-cutting sword -- Under in the mere -- Story notes.
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