Why Fire and Rain Are Enemies: an African Folktale

Why Fire and Rain Are Enemies: an African Folktale

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History, Religious Studies, Other, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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In a folk tale, a chief's beautiful daughter, Bidemi, is sought after by many suitors, including the elements Fire and Rain. Rain proposes with promises of comfort, while Fire offers protection but with harsh conditions. Bidemi cleverly sets a race between Fire and Rain to decide her suitor. Rain wins by using his natural abilities, leading to his marriage with Bidemi and establishing the enmity between Fire and Rain.

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