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Episode 3: Hairy Fairies Gave Us Fire artwork

Episode 3: Hairy Fairies Gave Us Fire

Legendary Africa
S1 E353:05
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If you thought fairies were solely dainty creatures of glens and dales then think again, because in this episode we introduce you to a host of fairies from Benin and the Ashanti people of Ghana. From funky healing powers to a banana obsession, these fairies have it all. Then we delve into the storied origins of the Hausa tribe of West Africa, featuring the heroic snake-slayer, Bayajidda. ***Find us*** Website: rashaliap.wixsite.com/legendary Instagram: legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Music: AShamaluevMusic Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.

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