Magical Horses : An Original Haitian Folktale

Magical Horses : An Original Haitian Folktale

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Author Cleopatra Egypt tells the story of Azaka, the Spirit of the Fields, whose arrogance and greed lead him to a horrible fate. Azaka's fear of losing his fortune by sharing with others reminds one of the pitfalls of capitalism as we know it. The reader is taken to the magical world of Haitian mythology, full of visual intensity, song, dance, and colorful rituals that culminate to a surprising ending. Magical Horses is a must- read that explores the archetypes of a spiritual culture that has been mystified and misunderstood. This story hits home in a way that no other folktale does.

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Author:	Cleopatra Egypt
Paperback:	72 pages
Publisher:	NanoartHD
Publication Date:	November 30, 2005
Language:	English
ISBN:	0977411206
Package Length:	8.0 inches
Package Width:	5.25 inches
Package Height:	0.18 inches
Package Weight:	0.3 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 2 reviews

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beautifully told, magical tale Dec 11, 2005
By Charles Patterson
This fascinating Haitian folktale features Vodou songs, dances, spirit possessions, and a beautifully told narrative about the transformation of farmer Azaka's horses (Ogou and Frida) into human beings, followed at the end of the story by Azaka's own metamorphosis into a green feather on the back of the spirit Gran Bwa. Other colorful Haitian spirits who enrich this magical story include Agwe and Gede, the Spirit of the Dead.

--reviewed by Charles Patterson, author of Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust

Fable wrought out of myth and the author's fertile imagination Dec 18, 2005
By Douglas Davis "Douglas"
Magical Horses is an original story based in the magic world of Haitian Vodou and the spirits it invokes. The tale serves as a warning for all of us who are plagued by pride, envy, and avarice. On a deeper level, it is a metaphor for overthrowing evil itself. This delightful and instructive book is suitable for children 7 and over. Adults and adolescents will enjoy the adventurous charm and arresting moral tone that is on every page.

-- Douglas Davis is an artist, teacher, performer, and author of 7 books plus many articles and reviews.

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