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'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is rich in mythology. Here are the real-life African and Indigenous inspirations behind its lore.

Wakandans worship a group of deities based on ancient Egyptian and African gods. The name of Wakanda itself has associations with Indigenous tribes and African ethnic groups. The Marvel Universe drew ...
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African gods: 3 myths about the god Obatala

<em>Obatala</em> the son of the supreme god, <em>Olorun</em> bears a special place in the Yoruba mythology. This is one of the most beautiful imagery to depict a god ...
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Kings, gods & spirits from African mythology / text by Jan Knappert ; illustrations by Francesca Pelizzoli

Africa and its people -- In the beginning -- Kings and kingdoms -- The World of the spirits -- Magic animals -- Monsters and prodigies -- Tales of the heroes -- Fables from Africa -- The Saints of ...
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A dictionary of African mythology : the mythmaker as storyteller / Harold Scheub

"In this collection of hundreds of tales, Harold Scheub captures the sweep and diversity of African mythology. Scheub offers a collection of 400 stories, arranged alphabetically, that touch on ...
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Natasha Bowen Uses African Mythology To Bring Life To Black Mermaids In Her YA Novels

Author Natasha Bowen created the mystical world she wanted to read about. Now she’s expanded that world in a stunning sequel that further amplifies her love and curiosity for Black mermaids and ...