This creation myth is told by the Tupi who lived in the Amazon jungle in Brazil. In many stories throughout the world the earth was dark in the beginning, but in this one it is the other way round and it is night that is finally set free.
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Who Will Be The Sun?
The myth of Who Will Be The Sun? is told by the Kutenai, who once lived on the plains of Montana, USA.
Mouse-Deer's Market
The folk tale of Mouse-Deer's Market comes from Borneo. Although she is only about twelve inches high, Mouse-Deer always manages to outwit all the other animals in the jungle.
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Blue-Jay and Robin
There are many Native American versions of the myth of the Trickster who visits his friends, is treated by them in a magical way and tries to return their hospitality. This tale about Blue-Jay and his friend Robin was told by the Chinook who lived in Washington State.
Monday, 1 March 2010
The Wizard Punchkin
The Wizard Punchkin is a traditional tale from India. The story of the wizard or giant who hides his soul outside his body to make himself invincible, is found all over Europe also. I based my illustrations on the painted miniatures of the Mogul Empire. Each page took a long time to finish because of the detail. The book is out of print but Amazon have a few second hand copies.
Friday, 26 February 2010
Tortoise's Dream
Tortoise's dream about a wonderful tree is a Bantu legend from southern Africa. The book is out of print but Amazon have few second hand copies. This book was made into a short film for 'Rat-a tat-tat' on Channel 4. You can buy the DVD at: http://www.4learningshop.co.uk/
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