"A retelling of several ancient African myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of various peoples of Africa"--Provided by publisher.

Meet the ancient Africans -- Continent, many worlds -- The cradle of humanity -- Gods and spirits -- In touch with the spirit world -- Timeless tales of ancient Africa -- A Yoruba creation story : Obatala creates the world and humans -- A Fon fertility myth : the quarrel between the gods -- A Baronga master-animal story : the wonder-worker-of-the-plains -- Ashanti trickster tales : Anansi the spider -- A Nyanga heroic epic : the adventures of Mwindo -- Khoikhoi and Ashanti stories of death : the message that failed and a visit to the land of the dead.