Archives Tag: Folktales
Did You Know? The Myths behind the Udala Tree in the Omabala Area of Anambra
April 19, 2022
As a child, I loved stories. Some of the best memories of my childhood were of sitting at my father’s feet and listening avidly as he told us stories. Our moonlight was the fluorescent bulb in our living room. On those evenings, when Daddy had no pressing legal writing to attend to, my siblings and … Continue reading Did You Know? The Myths behind the Udala Tree in the Omabala Area of Anambra
Weekend Pleasure- 4 Amazing Folktales Told By the Igbos
April 19, 2022
The eastern part of Nigeria, largely occupied by the Igbo tribe, is rich in culture, customs and traditions and one of the tenets that have survived the rage of civilization and modernization is the art of storytelling. Interesting and educative folktales which have been passed down from generations to generations from the ‘ancestors’ are told … Continue reading Weekend Pleasure- 4 Amazing Folktales Told By the Igbos
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#ThrowBackThursday: Yoruba Folklore and Folktales
April 19, 2022
Folklore are traditional beliefs, and every tribe in Nigeria has its own. Folklore is not the same as culture, rather it is a set of beliefs drawn from legends called folktales. Folktales are traditional stories told from generation to generation. Here is a popular Yoruba folktale which is central to Yoruba folklore: The story of creation: Every … Continue reading #ThrowBackThursday: Yoruba Folklore and Folktales
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