Description
lives of many people. In such a highly superstitious kingdom, its appearance and
claim to numerous lives leaves everyone thinking that it is not ordinary for such a
creature, which their ancestors never knew to appear in the kingdom.
Numo, the protagonist of the story, and his brother Arfang get lost in the forest,
prompting the entire village of Passamarey to prepare an army to search for them.
After being found unhurt, their mother, Manke, is severely admonished for allowing
the situation to unfold, putting the lives of the entire army at risk.
Years pass, and Numo and Arfang grow older. The creature continues to kill more
people. One day, during a hunting expedition, Numo and his brother, along with
their father, come across a stinking human carcass – a man killed and desecrated
by the mysterious creature. Numo makes a resolution to kill the creature when he
grows up.
The following chapters depict various rituals and festivals that illustrate a typical
Mandinka society before colonialism. After Numo and his brother are circumcised
and initiated into manhood, circumstances change, but Numo remains resolute on
killing the creature.
Finally, the great marabout of the land calls upon Numo and his brother, Arfang,
and reveals that they are destined to kill the creature – actually a human being who
transforms into a creature as a form of vengeance against the king of Kaabu for
disrespecting her. Numo and Arfang are prepared by the marabout and set off on
their journey. After a long and tiresome journey, they encounter the creature and
finally kill her, but on her own terms.
Details
Publisher - Ukiyoto Publishing
Language - English
Case Bound - PPC
Contributors
Author
Kebba S. Juwara
Published Date - 2024-06-04
ISBN - 9789364943062
Dimensions - 22.5 x 15.0 x 0.6 cm
Page Count - 102
Perfect Bound
Contributors
Author
Kebba S. Juwara
Published Date - 2024-06-04
ISBN - 9789364942591
Dimensions - 22.5 x 15.0 x 0.6 cm
Page Count - 102
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