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The Mwindo Epic
1969
Candi Rureke (transcribed by Daniel Biebuyck)

The epic of Mwindo, the Nyanga culture hero who is born against his father's wishes, descends into the underworld, battles supernatural enemies, and returns to establish a just kingdom. Transcribed from the bard Candi Rureke's performance in 1956.

Central AfricaFolklore