E6: Angel On My Shoulder

Legendary Africa

English - June 29, 2020 16:56 - 41 minutes - 16.6 MB
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Angels are well-known in the Western world, from the annoying little cherubs on Valentine's Day cards to the vengeful archangels displayed on stained glass windows, but did you know that some African cultures have their own angels? This week we dive into the Islam-influenced Zanzibari mythology of East Africa. After that, a Basotho fable tells of the terrifying human-gobbling monster Khodumodumo, and the brave yet tragic hero that would prove to be his undoing.

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