Afro Mythos
African Legends and Folklore
$33.99
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
20 April 2027
Summary
A groundbreaking collection of 75 African myths and legends, beautifully retold and illustrated.
There’s an African proverb that says, ‘until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter.’ So here we are, telling our stories.
Myths and legends are powerful. They shape our earliest understandings of the world, and tell us about ourselves, our ancestors, and the fabric of our culture. You know about The Odyssey. You’ve read tal…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753562208 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0753562200 |
| Author: | Adwoa Botchey, Solomon Adebiyi |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | W H Allen |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 20 April 2027 |
| Weight: | 484g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 153mm x 234mm |
Critics Review
Powerful and important. Warmly and beautifully retold, these are stories that have captivated and shaped identities across Africa over centuries, and deserve to be treasured and better known – Zeinab Badawi, author of AN AFRICAN HISTORY OF AFRICA
Timeless stories, perfectly curated and wonderfully delivered. A book that deserves to reach and delight many – David Larbi, author of FREQUENTLY HAPPY
Adwoa Botchey
Adwoa Botchey and Solomon Adebiyi are award-winning storytellers, cultural educators, and the creative couple behind Adeche Atelier. Adeche Atelier is a research-driven platform dedicated to making African mythology, folklore, and cultural history accessible. Through their art, talks, social media, workshops, and consultancy, they bring overlooked African stories into contemporary conversation.
Their expertise has led to collaborations with major institutions, including the National Gallery, BBC Arts, the Fitzwilliam Museum, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Fairtrade, and the Barbican. In their consulting capacity, they work as culture specialists across exhibitions, theatre, television, and film.
Their practice is rooted in research and creativity. Through Adeche Atelier, they have built a global community of more than half a million people, using storytelling and cultural education to challenge misconceptions and reconnect audiences with the continent.
Afro Mythos is their first book.
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