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The Many Gods of Yoruba Lore - In recent years we have seen a very welcome uptick in the number of fantasy books inspired by West African folklore. The Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism movements have paved the way for Black authors across the diaspora to build worlds and tell stories influenced by their heritage, allowing wider audiences to finally meet the spirits of Yoruba lore.
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We learn about about the deities and spirits of Yoruba lore.
As Greek mythology’s original Mother Earth, it was often Gaia’s burden to save the world.
We explore this group of powerful but mysterious women: the Valkyries.
She teaches us about giving and receiving, self-preservation and sacrifice.
Home to deities, sacred grounds, and phenomena, mountains loom large in our imagination.
About Fate & Fabled
Join Dr. Moiya McTier & Emily Zarka and dig into the stories and characters of ancient mythologies to explore why such tales were crafted, and investigate mythology’s influence on humanity.
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