"Why goats smell bad" and other stories from Benin

"Why goats smell bad" and other stories from Benin

by Raouf Mama

1998

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A collection of nineteen folk stories from the Fon people of Benin, about orphans and twins with magical associations, spirits, animals, royalty, and farmers.

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    How do the traditional Fon tales in this collection use animals and spirits to reflect the complexities of human nature and societal behavior?

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    In what ways do figures like orphans and twins occupy unique cultural spaces in these stories, and how do their magical associations shape their journeys?

  3. 3

    Which character's choice or dilemma resonated with you the most, and have you ever faced a moment in your own life where you had to make a similarly difficult decision?

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