West African mythology is the body of myths of the people of West Africa. It consists of tales of various deities, beings, legendary creatures, heroes and folktales from various ethnic groups. Some of these myths traveled across the Atlantic during the period of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade to become part of Caribbean, African-American and Brazilian mythology.[1]
Mami Wata, a prominent figure from West African mythology
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Written myths from West Africa were not established until the 1800s.[2] Most myths were passed from one generation to another orally. These myths were told by storytellers and grandparents. It is also told by griots in Mali and Senegal, Niger and northern Nigeria.[2] Elements and figures of West African mythology might sometimes be regarded as part of West Africa Traditional religion.
^Lynch, Patricia Ann (January 2004). Patricia Ann Lynch - Google Books. ISBN 9781438119885.
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