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Sido in Kiwai Tradition

In short: Read how Sido brings knowledge of hunting, fishing and gardening together in a Kiwai story.

Sido in Kiwai Tradition · The canoe that makes the crossing to Mibu possible FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 165 Sido in Kiwai Tradition Read how Sido brings knowledge of hunting, fishing and gardening together in a Kiwai story. Origin A Kiwai ancestral narrative from the Fly River delta. Landtman’s collection was published in 1917. Atlas record 1917 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The canoe that makes the crossing to Mibu possible 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

A Kiwai ancestral narrative from the Fly River delta. Landtman’s collection was published in 1917.

Sido learns to hunt and fish from Asau and Oumo. Knowledge of gardening comes with the older man who grows bananas and coconuts. The three skills meet in one longhouse. Later on his journey, Sido learns how to build a canoe that can stay afloat, allowing him to reach Mibu.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1917 · Kiwai Island, Fly River delta
    Gunnar Landtman · The Folk-Tales of the Kiwai Papuans · Published collection

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