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The Flame Tree and Other Folk-Lore Stories from Uganda by Rosetta Baskerville ~ Full Audiobook

2025/4/12
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A beautiful maiden in Uganda refuses to marry rich chiefs, choosing instead a peasant boy named Tutu. When war breaks out, Tutu is killed, and the maiden, heartbroken, asks the sun to burn her. The sun grants her wish, and she dies. From their graves grows a flame tree, symbolizing their love.
  • The maiden loved all the animals and birds and butterflies and flowers, and played with them and knew their language.
  • The maiden refuses to marry rich chiefs, choosing instead a peasant boy named Tutu, and her parents were very grieved.
  • Tutu is killed in battle by a stone from an islander's sling.
  • The maiden asks the sun to burn her, and the sun grants her wish, and she dies.
  • A flame tree grows from their graves with flame-colored blossoms which ever turned upwards to the sun.

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The Flame Tree and Other Folk-Lore Stories from Uganda by Rosetta Baskerville audiobook.

Immerse yourself in a world where magical landscapes come alive through mesmerizing tales of mystery, adventure, and ancestral wisdom in Rosetta Baskerville’s The Flame Tree and Other Folk-Lore Stories from Uganda, an audiobook experience that beckons you to journey into the heart of African folklore as never before. This collection of tales weaves together the vibrant colors of Ugandan culture with enchanting narratives of mythical creatures, daring heroes, and ancient traditions, all brought to life by a narrator whose voice transforms every story into an evocative performance that ignites the imagination. With each tale, you'll feel as though you’re wandering beneath the gentle glow of a flame tree at dusk, discovering secret paths in the lush countryside that hint at the profound connections between humanity and nature. The audiobook not only invites you to listen, but to experience the rhythms, sounds, and soulful essence of Uganda’s rich oral storytelling heritage. Whether you’re seeking a journey away from the mundane or a connection to the mystical heritage of Africa, this collection promises a transcendent escape where every narrative sparkles with the promise of wonder and cultural discovery.

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