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This is a book for both young and old lovers of folklore. Why Monkeys Live in Treesand Other Stories from Benin is a rich tapestry of oral tales that come from a wide range of Beninese ethnic groups. They include trickster tales and sacred tales involving the greatest and meanest of mankind, as well as nature and the world of spirits. These ageless tales remind us of the power of love, the perils of greed and pride, and the redemptive virtues of courage, humility, and kindness. The Western African Republic of Benin (formerly Dahomey) is gifted with a great folktale tradition, one of the richest in the world. As pieces of oral literature and cultural history, these tales shed light on some of the values and beliefs as well as the customs and traditions of the people of Benin.

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Book category Books in English Fiction & related items Myth & legend told as fiction

• Full title: Why Monkeys Live in Trees and Other Stories from Benin
• Author: Raouf Mama
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 90
• EAN: 9781931896214
• ID: 05031950
• Publisher: Curbstone Press,U.S.
• Weight: 181 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 8 mm
• Date of publishing: 15. September 2006

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