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Sudika-Mbambi and His Twin

In short: Discover how Sudika-Mbambi’s twin comes to his aid in this Kimbundu tale from Angola.

Sudika-Mbambi and His Twin · A twin brings his brother back FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 159 Sudika-Mbambi and His Twin Discover how Sudika-Mbambi’s twin comes to his aid in this Kimbundu tale from Angola. Origin A Sudika-Mbambi tale documented in Kimbundu in Angola. Atlas record 1894 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A twin brings his brother back 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 Sudika-Mbambi tale documented in Kimbundu in Angola.

Sudika-Mbambi’s extraordinary strength does not carry him through every danger. In one episode a great fish swallows him. His twin Kabundungulu and the people who help him haul the fish ashore. I’m Black Horse. Who shares the work of rescue at this point in the story?

Dated records and sources

  1. 1894 · Luanda area, Angola
    Héli Chatelain · Folk-Tales of Angola · V. Sudika-mbambi · Published collection

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Black Horse. Sudika-Mbambi and His Twin. https://blackhorsestories.com/en/atlas-tale-sudika-mbambi/