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Tselane and the Voice at the Door

In short: Read why the voice at Tselane’s door seems trustworthy in this Basotho tale.

Tselane and the Voice at the Door · The imitated voice FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 122 Tselane and the Voice at the Door Read why the voice at Tselane’s door seems trustworthy in this Basotho tale. Origin A Basotho oral tradition. The 1908 collection was published in present-day Lesotho. Atlas record 1889 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The imitated voice 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

A Basotho oral tradition. The 1908 collection was published in present-day Lesotho.

When a stranger imitates her mother’s call, the voice sounds familiar to Tselane. The identity of the person speaking those words has changed. I’m Black Horse. As you read the scene, think about why the clue she has is not enough.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1889 · Basotho storytelling tradition
    The Folk-Lore Journal · Tsélané · Published collection
  2. 1908 · Morija, Lesotho
    Édouard Jacottet · The Treasury of Ba-suto Lore · Tselane · Published collection

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