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Burundian villagers honor Lake Tanganyika with offerings while fishermen sail, symbolizing abundance and mystery in Burundian folktale.

The Tale of the Mysterious Lake Tanganyika: A Burundian Folktale

Long ago, before Burundi became the land of villages, fields, and bustling markets, the world was shaken by a great flood. The gods, angered by the corruption and sin of humankind, unleashed waters that covered valleys and plains, swallowing homes, forests, and rivers alike. The people cried out, but the gods remained silent, their purpose clear: to cleanse the earth of

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