How the wives restored their husband to life:
Ndoza'ntu has a very impressive skill - but Songa'nzila knowing which road without having the dream? That's really crazy! I wonder if the man didn't even consider mixing the pots - I wouldn't have necessarily thought of that on the spot after coming back to life. After all, all three of his wives played an important role in helping him come back to life and they should all be thanked in their own special yet different ways if he doesn't want to thank them the same way.
How gazelle got married:
Why would the father declare war on his daughters' new husbands? I feel like that would be the last thing he'd want to do because of their new husband lost, he would not be able to provide for his wives and they'd starve. I could understand the father declaring war before the new husband took them to be wives but after? And also, they have terrible memories - that's very frustrating. It's nice that they took care of the dog though. I find it interesting that they'd take care of the dog yet declare war on the owner, though.
Another Vanishing Wife:
I hate that Mavungu was treated so terribly as a child but find it very interesting that for each leaf he pulled off, a beautiful man or woman appeared. I think that's very strange yet neat. Was there some sort of witch that trapped the people in that form? That would be what I was wondering.
The Jealous Wife:
I can't believe this elder wife would kill a child. That's so disgusting. And the other child had to witness it - that's so scarring. I'm sure the new wife is scared as well. It's too bad her husband didn't believe her at first but I suppose if he did, that would be a bit alarming as well.
The Wicked Husband:
Ugh, this is a nasty story. I really don't like it. I wonder why the people of the Congo tell such terrible, dark stories. I can't believe that they'd do anyone any good to hear them.
The Twin Brothers:
First off, I like how the story starts off at the beginning - at their births. Are these the same brothers from before? Where one was abused? Oh, guess not. Maybe those are simply common names for this time/culture? Anyways, there's so many charms in this story. It is a bit confusing.
Congo, on a map
Source: Wikipedia
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