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Art, Writing, and Learning: The Clerisy Quarter => History, Science, and Interesting Information - The Great Library => Somali Mythology Project => Topic started by: Jubal on February 03, 2015, 10:31:08 PM
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Dhegdheer
Introduction
Dhegdheer is a key antagonistic figure in Somali myth, being a huge and powerful cannibal woman.
Attributes
Dhegdheer is as close to being a monster as a woman -
Brief synopsis
The stories of Dhegdheer seem less of a clear cycle than those of Araweelo -
Variants
Character links
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REFERENCES/FURTHER MATERIAL
- Hanghe, Ahmed A. - Folk Tales from Somalia (1988)