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The Leopard-Skin Priest mediating peace between clans – Nuer Folktale from South Sudan

The Sacred Authority of the Leopard-Skin Priest in Nuer Mythology

Among the Nuer people of South Sudan, conflict between clans was not uncommon. Disputes over cattle, land, or honor often turned into blood feuds that threatened the fabric of society. Yet even in the heat of violence, the Nuer believed there was one figure who carried the sacred authority to restore peace and prevent endless cycles of revenge. This was

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