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Sagbata ruling the earth and Hevioso ruling the sky with thunder – Dahomean Fon folktale

The Boundaries of Sagbata and Hevioso in Dahomean Folklore

Long ago, when the world was still being shaped and the gods walked close to humankind, there lived a son of Ananunamed Azo. He was restless, strong willed, and known everywhere for his refusal to obey. No authority could bend him, and no command could restrain him. His parents tried to guide him, but his spirit remained untamed. At last,

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