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Kaffir (Xhosa) Folk-Lore:

by George McCall Theal

[1886]


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This is a collection of folk tales from the South African Xhosa people, the tribe to which Nelson Mandela belongs. Please note that the original title of the book uses an appellation for the Xhosa, Kaffir, which today is considered disrespectful. That said, this is a scholarly collection of Xhosa tales; it is a primary source on the subject. As such, this book is part of the cultural heritage of South Africa and is both entertaining and informative.


Title Page
Preface
Contents
Introductory Chapter Regarding The Kaffirs
Story Of The Bird That Made Milk. I
The Story Of The Bird That Made Milk. II
The Story Of Five Heads
The Story Of Tangalimlibo
Story Of The Girl Who Disregarded The Custom Of Ntonjane
The Story Of Simbukumbukwana
The Story Of Sikulume
The Story Of Hlakanyana
The Story Of Demane And Demazana
The Runaway Children; Or, The Wonderful Feather
Story Of Ironside And His Sister
Story Of The Cannibal's Wonderful Bird
The Story Of The Cannibal Mother And Her Children
Story Of The Girl And The Mbulu
The Story Of Mbulukazi
The Story Of Long Snake
The Story Of Kenkebe
Another Story Of Kenkebe
Story Of The Wonderful Horns
The Story Of The Glutton
Story Of The Great Chief Of The Animals
Story Of The Hare
Story Of Lion And Little Jackal
Proverbs And Figurative Expressions
Notes: The Story Of The Bird That Made Milk
Notes: The Story Of Five Heads
Notes: The Story Of Tangalimlibo
Notes: Story Of The Girl Who Disregarded The Custom Of Ntonjane
Notes: The Story Of Simdukumbukwana
Notes: The Story Of Sikulume
Notes: The Story Of Demane And Demazana
Notes: The Runaway Children
Notes: The Girl And The Mbulu
Notes: The Story Of Long Snake
Notes: The Story Of Kenkebe
Notes: Story Of Lion And Little Jackal