Ancient Africa and African Mythology: An Enthralling Guide to Empires, Civilizations, Myths, Fables, and Legends

Unlock the Mysteries of Ancient Africa: Discover the Empires, Legends, and Myths That Shaped History!

Three manuscripts in one book:

• Ancient African Empires: An Enthralling Guide to the Major Kingdoms and Civilizations of Africa
• Ancient Carthage: An Enthralling Guide to the Phoenicians and Carthaginian Civilization
• African Mythology: Enthralling Myths, Fables, and Legends from Africa

Dive into the captivating world of ancient African civilizations with Ancient African Empires. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike, this book uncovers the rich stories and groundbreaking achievements of Africa’s greatest ancient kingdoms.

In the first part of this book, you will discover:

• Cultural Practices: Understand the daily lives and traditions of ancient African peoples.
• Technological Marvels: Learn about advancements in medicine, irrigation, trade, and communication.
• Economic Ingenuity: Be amazed by the sophisticated economic and trade systems that fueled these empires’ growth.
• Governance Structures: Explore how stability, conflict resolution, and decision-making were managed.
• Military Prowess: Gain insights into the military strategies that protected these powerful territories.
• Appreciation for African Civilization: Develop a deeper respect and understanding of Africa’s historical contributions.
• Journey Through Time!

Step back in time to an ancient world of strange gods and human sacrifice. Travel to the richest city of the ancient world: Carthage. Forget what you thought you knew about Carthage. This isn’t just about Hannibal crossing the Alps with his elephants. This is about a bustling, teeming commercial and political empire that covered most of the western Mediterranean.

In the second part of this book, you will learn about:

• Carthage’s expeditions into the Atlantic Ocean a thousand years before Christopher Columbus;
• The mythical and realistic foundations of Carthage;
• The Carthaginian deities Baal Hammon and Tanit, who required human sacrifice;
• The great Carthaginian leaders: Hanno the Navigator, Mago I, Himilco, Hamilcar Barca, and his son Hannibal;
• The conquering of Spain, Sardinia, Corsica, and North Africa;
• The eventual downfall of the Carthaginians;
• Revolutionary new findings about the culture of Carthage.

African ideas of how the world began are very different from the story of Genesis. Though the creator god is repeatedly seen as having withdrawn from the world, people often have a very direct and intense relationship with demigods, ancestors, and bush spirits. The entire landscape is permeated by spiritual meanings and inhabited by gods and spirits. While many Africans today formally follow the Christian or Muslim faiths, they often blend these beliefs with traditional lore and rites.

In the third part of this book, you will:

• Learn why the original creator decided to withdraw from Earth.
• Find out how ancient Egypt had several different creation stories, depending on which god was in ascendancy at the time.
• Read about the medieval African emperor said to have been the richest man in history.
• Get to know Oshun, the Yoruba river goddess, and how she arrived in Latin America.
• Enjoy some laugh-out-loud tales of tricksters and their wiles.
• And so much more!

Immerse yourself in the enthralling narratives of Africa's greatest civilizations, legendary leaders, and captivating myths. Unveil the secrets of Ancient African Empires, Carthaginian prowess, and timeless folklore.