Somali creatures and fairy tales

[Nur_]

I remember reading about this fire jinn that would hide in a city that starts with a Q. I think I saw it on twitter. Does anyone have anymore information about this or any other similar somali stories?

 

[altrae]

I remember reading about this fire jinn that would hide in a city that starts with a Q. I think I saw it on twitter. Does anyone have anymore information about this or any other similar somali stories?

The Red - Eyed Demon (Ninka II Cas) There’s a legend of a mysterious man with glowing red eyes who appears at night in remote villages. Those who make eye contact with him either fall sick, lose their minds, or disappear without a trace. Some say he is a cursed wanderer, while others believe he is a powerful jinn who feeds on fear.

 

[gasara]

Xunguruuf? Never mind thats something else.

 

[Nur_]

The Red - Eyed Demon (Ninka II Cas) There’s a legend of a mysterious man with glowing red eyes who appears at night in remote villages. Those who make eye contact with him either fall sick, lose their minds, or disappear without a trace. Some say he is a cursed wanderer, while others believe he is a powerful jinn who feeds on fear.

I can't find the story when we Google. I guess these stories aren't well documented online. Thank you. This is helpful.

 

[rin]

that reminds me of a question I've had for a long time, is there like a big anthology of Somali fairytales and myths like the Grimm brothers for somali stories?

 

[Nur_]

Xunguruuf? Never mind thats something else.

This story I found online but most articles mention it alongside an Arabian tale. Thanks! It's not very clear but this one is also interesting.

 

[Nur_]

that reminds me of a question I've had for a long time, is there like a big anthology of Somali fairytales and myths like the Grimm brothers for somali stories?

I don't think so. I think we do a lot of things orally which is a shame because it means there's not many alternatives outside of learning from your parents. I feel like a lot of traditions will die with me someday.

 

[rin]

I don't think so. I think we do a lot of things orally which is a shame because it means there's not many alternatives outside of learning from your parents. I feel like a lot of traditions will die with me someday.

i guess i hope someones goes to the towns and starts writing them down, we need to protect our cultural heritage, everything I could find was by western linguists sadly.

 

[Nur_]

i guess i hope someones goes to the towns and starts writing them down, we need to protect our cultural heritage, everything I could find was by western linguists sadly.

Could it be because our phones are set in English? I am also only seeing western websites. I suppose people back home take it for granted.