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Bana and the Speaking Fish

In short: When Bana goes to fetch the fish from her father’s canoe, it has a request of its own.

Bana and the Speaking Fish · A fish speaks in a canoe FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 264 Bana and the Speaking Fish When Bana goes to fetch the fish from her father’s canoe, it has a request of its own. Origin Niamey · publication record Atlas record 2004 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A fish speaks in a canoe Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Niamey · publication record

In the Zarma book published in Niamey in 2004, life at home changes when Bana’s father remarries. At the river, the speaking fish gives her a moment to make a decision of her own. Bana lets it go. That small action marks the point at which her life begins to change.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2004 · Niamey · publication record
    Hamiidu Saydu Hanfiiyu / Hamadu Kaadiri · Bana · Niamey · BnF-CNLJ · Public retelling

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