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Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky

In short: Why does Water’s visit drive Sun and Moon into the sky in this Nigerian tale?

Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky · Lights that move to the sky FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 23 Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky Why does Water’s visit drive Sun and Moon into the sky in this Nigerian tale? Origin Southern Nigeria Atlas record 1910 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF Lights that move to the sky 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

Southern Nigeria

Sun builds a large place so Water can visit. Water comes in with some of his people and keeps asking whether more can follow. As the level rises from knee to roof, the repeated question matters more each time. The hosts’ repeated yes eventually changes where they live.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1910 · Southern Nigeria
    Elphinstone Dayrell · Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, XVI

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