Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa
by Elphinstone DAYRELL (1869 - 1917)
A collection of folk stories and fairy tales from Southern Nigeria gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, deputy commissioner of the region when the book was published. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn
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Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa:
Concerning the Fate of Essido and His Evil Companions ,
Concerning the Hawk and the Owl ,
The Election of the King Bird (The Black-and-White Fishing Eagle) ,
The King and the ‘Nsiat Bird ,
The Lucky Fisherman ,
The ‘Nsasak Bird and the Odudu Bird ,
The Orphan Boy and the Magic Stone ,
The Slave Girl Who Tried to Kill Her Mistress ,
The Story of the Drummer and the Alligators