EP 87: Nigeria- The Kingdom of the Yorubas, Tribal Marks, and Akiti the Hunter

Sandman Stories Presents

In the first story, the world is covered with water, and the grandson of the king takes his inheritance and makes the land of the Yoruba.

In the second story, the king's wives think that the man covered in scars is attractive, so the king sets out to get the same hundred cuts, but can only stand two. Thus two cuts becomes the sign of royalty.

In the third story, Akiti brags about being a great hunter, but Elephant thinks he brags too much. They have a battle and it comes down to one of the smallest animals to win the day. Is Akiti still the greatest hunter?

Source: Yoruba Legends recorded by M. I. Ogumefu (1929)

Music: Okun Song by Empress Kofoworola Creative Commons

Cover Photo: "File:A costume parade on Tiv and Yoruba ethnic group.jpg" by Magicc0077 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Narrator: Dustin Steichmann

Frog recording: Dustin Steichmann

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