Characters
Whos is the Main Character in Lelimo the Giant and the Magic Cap?
Lelimo
What Culture of Origin is “Anasi and the Sky-Gods Stories”?
Ashanti People / West African
What does the myth “Lelimo the Giant and the Magic Cap” teach parents?
The Value of Heeding a parent’s advice
In “The Coming of Darkness” the Creator God has a Special Mission for the Bat. What is it?
Take the darkness to the moon and leave it there
Where does Lelimo from “Lelimo the Giant and the Magic Cap” find travelers to munch on?
The Mountains
Who is the Human-Eating Giant
Lelimo
What Culture of Origin is “Obatala Creates The World”?
Yoruba People / West African
What Were Frequently Seen Flying Through the Air in Animal Shapes With Fire Coming Out Their Backsides
Witches
In “The Sacrifice of Wanjiru” the shaman orders to “Bring forth your offering”. What are the offerings the village brings?
A Tethered Goat
What does the world look like before Obatala starts to help?
A Wasteland
Who is Obatala told to consult with?
Orunmila
What Culture of Origin is “Lelimo the Giant and the Magic Cat”?
People of Lesotho / Southern African
In Other Versions of “Anasi and the Sky-Gods Stories” who is Anansi assisted by?
His Wife
In Anasi and the Sky-Gods Stories Nyame names the three most impossible tasks. What was the first?
Capture deadly Hornets known as the Mmoboro
What is the setting of “Gihilihili the Snake-Man”
Rwanda
What was the name of the killer python from “Anasi and the Sky-Gods Stories”
Onini
What Culture of Origin is “Anansi and the SKy-God’s Stories”?
Ashanti People / West African
What is Described as an “Ancient African Tradition”
Animal Tales
In “Lelimo the Giant and the Magic Cap”, there is a traveler who lived by the mountains with their two daughters. What was their name?
Ma-Batu
Where does “Anasi and the Sky-Gods Stories” Take Place?
West Africa
What Animal is Onini
A Python
What Culture of Origin is “The Coming of Darkness”?
Kono People / Sierra Leonean
What Are All Stories Called in West African Groups?
Spider Stories
In “Gihilhili the Snake-Man” the mother of Gihilihi was pregnant for how long?
7 years
What is the setting of “The Thunder Bride”
South Africa