African Folktales, Folklore and More
Mythology· Podcast · Season 1 · Episode 4

African Folktales, Folklore and More

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Sesi, Haleemah & Imisi
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April 9, 202142:23
Pan-African
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Summary

Many African folktales repeat across the continent with small changes, and a surprising number of them turn up reshaped in modern films, books and cartoons. Imisi joins this episode to put a few side by side.
mythschool-talesfolktalespop-culture

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