Embark on a captivating journey through North Africa with Tarubadur Tales!
This collection features a rich tapestry of folk tales and legends from the diverse cultures of the Maghreb and Sahara, where ancient traditions blend with the influences of the Mediterranean and Arab worlds. From the vibrant stories of the Berber and Arab peoples to the echoes of ancient Egypt and Kush, these tales reflect the region’s complex history and cultural identity.
Filled with magic, morality, and the nuances of human experience, Tales from the Sahara invites readers to explore the unique storytelling traditions shaped by centuries of migration and interaction. Experience the thrill of adventure, the depth of emotion, and the timeless themes of duty and bravery in a land where stories come alive.
Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary narratives that define North African folklore-a labor of love that will resonate with readers of all ages!
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Preface
Part I – General North African Tales
Djokhrane And The Jays
Mohammed With The Magic Finger
The Ogre And The Beautiful Woman
Samba The Coward
The False Vizier
The Adventures Of The Jackal’s Eldest Son
The Soufi And The Targui
The Prince And The Three Fates
Ahmed El Hilalieu And El Redah
The Story Of Dschemil And Dschemila
The Turtle, The Frog, And The Serpent
The Story Of Halfman
The Hedgehog, The Jackal, And The Lion
The Stolen Woman
The Story Of The Sham Prince, Or The Ambitious Tailor
The King, The Arab, And The Monster
The Three Treasures Of The Giants
The Lion, The Jackal, And The Man
Udea And Her Seven Brothers
Salomon And The Griffin
The Wagtail And The Jackal
Adventure Of Sidi Mahomet
The Haunted Garden
The Wren
The Woman And The Fairy
Mule, Jackal, And Lion
Hamed-Ben-Ceggad
The Magic Napkin
The Child And The King Of The Genii
The Seven Brothers
Half-A-Cock
Strange Meetings
The King And His Family
Beddou
The Language Of The Beasts
The Apple Of Youth
Ali And Ou Ali
The Sheik’s Head
The Flute-Player
The Child
The Monkey And The Fisherman
The Two Friends
The Robber And The Two Pilgrims
The Little Child
Thadhellala
The Good Man And The Bad One
The Crow And The Child
H’ab Sliman
The King And His Son
Mahomet-Ben-Soltan
Part Ii – Legends From Ancient Egypt
The Book Of Knowing The Evolutions Of Ra, And Of Overthrowing Apep
The Legend Of The Destruction Of Mankind
The Legend Of Ra And Isis
The Legend Of Horus Of Behutet And The Winged Disk
A Hymn To Osiris And A Legend Of The Origin Of Horus
A Legend Of Ptah Nefer-Hetep And The Princess Of Bekhten
A Legend Of The God Khnemu And Of A Seven Years’ Famine
The Legend Of The Death Of Horus
The Narrative Of Isis
A Hymn Of Praise To Horus
The History Of Isis And Osiris
The Taking Of Joppa
Anpu And Bata
Setna And The Magic Book
Tales Of The Magicians
The Peasant And The Workwoman
The Shipwrecked Sailor
The Adventures Of Sanehat
Historical Notes
About The Editor
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