Mwindo As Hero Flashcards
1
Q
Unusual birth
A
Long gestation, from middle finger of right hand, laughing n boasting, special equipment (conga Scepter, axe, bag of good fortune, magic rope)
2
Q
Threat at infancy
A
Spears, burial, drum from father, sharp stick dancing n lightning bolts from Nkuba
3
Q
Divine helper
A
Nkuba, lightning thrower
4
Q
Exile in youth
A
Grew up w surrogate parents Iyangura n Kasiyembe
5
Q
Trials
A
Master Muisa’s challenges make banana plantation n harvest honey
6
Q
Cruel death
A
Dies to Muisa’s cowrey belt
7
Q
Journey to Underworld
A
Under fern roots chasing father
