South African folklore
South African Folklore originates from an oral,
plant life taking on a human form, women being married to gods, messages being delivered by thunder. Music and song is often used to tell the story and the tales values are usually African, with community and sharing being key.[5] Some 19th century folklore tales from this genre include: "Crocodiles Treason",[6] "Lion’s Share",[7] The World's Reward,[8] "The Dance for Water or Rabbit’s Triumph",[9] "The Hunt of Lion and Jackal",[10] The Zebra Stallion,[11] "Lion Who Taught Himself Wiser Than His Mother"[12] and "the Origin of Death".[13]
See also
References
- ^ "Oral tradition and indigenous knowledge | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ISSN 0001-9720.
- ^ "The Project Gutenberg eBook of South-African Folk Tales, by James A. Honeÿ". www.gutenberg.org. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ Berner, Nancy. "Folklore in Africa" (PDF). soar.wichita.edu.
- ^ "South Africa - Folklore and regional stories | Advertisement feature | The Observer". www.theguardian.com. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Thursday's Tale: Crocodile's Treason". Carol's Notebook. 28 July 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- S2CID 164191289.
- ISBN 978-0-9560584-5-4.
- ^ "Best folk and fairy tales about WATER – Happy World Water Day – Fairy Tale Night". Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ Honeÿ, James A. (1910). South-African Folk-tales. Baker.
- ^ "The Zebra Stallion". African Heritage. 6 May 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "African Religions - Historic Books On CD at The Historical Archive". www.thehistoricalarchive.com. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "South-African Folk-Tales Index". sacred-texts.com. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
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