Initiation Tales: Koumen

Amadou Hampâté Bâ 

collector of the tale and its author in French

Introduction
cultural & pastoral background

Detailed Introduction


Here begins the tale:
First Clearing

Second Clearing

Third Clearing 

Fourth Clearing 

Fifth Clearing 

Sixth Clearing

Seventh Clearing

Eighth Clearing

Ninth Clearing

Tenth Clearing

Eleventh Clearing

Twelfth Clearing

The Unriddling of the Knots

The Final Battle

Conclusion
avenues for future research