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Kenyi and the Extraordinary Snake

In short: In a Bari tale, Kenyi faces a snake called Wum in the river where villagers fetch water.

Kenyi and the Extraordinary Snake · Fetching water from the river FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 249 Kenyi and the Extraordinary Snake In a Bari tale, Kenyi faces a snake called Wum in the river where villagers fetch water. Origin Gurei, Juba · recording site Atlas record 2015 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF Fetching water from the river Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 2 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Gurei, Juba · recording site

In Selina Lado Tombe’s Bari recording, approaching the river is a danger the villagers face in daily life. Hilatna, staged by Likikiri and Ibdaa in 2017, takes the story into a contemporary neighbourhood. In the play, a gang leader holds court at a tea seller’s stall. The riverbank and the tea stall are different places, but both are places where people gather for everyday needs.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2015 · Gurei, Juba · recording site
    Selina Lado Tombe · Bari recording · University of Juba Folktale Project, archive session date · Field documentation
  2. 2017 · Juba · performance area
    Elfatih Atem / Likikiri Collective / Ibdaa Drama Group · Hilatna · 8 April performance · Public retelling

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Origin
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