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Aiwel Longar of the Dinka: A Lesson on Survival artwork

Aiwel Longar of the Dinka: A Lesson on Survival

Africa's Untold Stories
S4 E729:10
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Hi guys! We're back! We're kicking things off with a folklore episode from the Dinka of East Africa, the demigod Aiwel Longar. It's an unusual legend that gives us a view into the psyche of the Dinka and a key difference between some African and Western folklore. PS. We're also resurrecting our YouTube channel so please subscribe for updates: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuTYzTqseXvH1RkmxV-1XA Follow us: Twitter (apparently now X): https://twitter.com/Africas_UntoldS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africasuntoldstories/YouTube: Outro music provided by DCQ BEATZ: https://player.beatstars.com/?storeId=97074&trackId=2559403

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