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The Bee and the Fly

In short: In an Afar folktale, Bee and Fly argue about who will remember them if they leave.

The Bee and the Fly · An argument before setting off FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 253 The Bee and the Fly In an Afar folktale, Bee and Fly argue about who will remember them if they leave. Origin Djibouti · collection publication Atlas record Undated First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF An argument before setting off 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

Djibouti · collection publication

In the tale collected by Abass Dogali Abass and translated into French by Hassan Chehem, Bee says people will look for her because of her honey. Fly cannot make honey but insists she will be remembered too. They start by talking about travelling together. As they speak, the question becomes how they see each other.

Dated records and sources

  1. Undated · Djibouti · collection publication
    Abass Dogali Abass / Hassan Chehem · Diidaale kee Kaaqaytu · Revue de l’ISERST 5, p. 50 · Published collection

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