Father vs. Son: A journey into the underworld - Joseph Mbele
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DownloadIf any of his wives ever birthed a son, he'd be killed immediately.
That was the threat Shemwindo, ruler of the village of Tubondo, had delivered,
for he wanted all the power to himself.
But he was about to meet his match—
and enter a rivalry that would take him to the underworld and back.
Six of Shemwindo’s wives had daughters,
but when Nyamwindo finally went into labor,
the midwives witnessed a birth unlike any they'd ever seen.
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Key Vocabulary (19)
To give birth to a baby or young animal, or to bring something new into existence such as an idea, organization, or movement. In academic and professional contexts, it often refers to the inception or creation of a new entity or concept.
A long, flat tool made of plastic, wood, or metal that has straight edges. It is used to measure the length of objects or to draw straight lines on paper.
"The ruler is important."
male parent
"My father works."
The sister of one's father or mother, or the wife of one's uncle. It is a kinship term used to describe a female member of the extended family.
"The aunt is important."
A game is an activity that people do for fun or competition, usually following a set of rules. It can involve physical effort, like sports, or mental skill, like board games or video games.
"The game is important."
Grammar in This Video
"a stealthy cricket saw everything and carried the news to Shemwindo."
"She was far wiser than her brother."
"She was far wiser than her brother."
"The women agreed to keep the birth a secret."
"If any of his wives ever birthed a son, he'd be killed immediately."
"If any of his wives ever birthed a son, he'd be killed immediately."
"Muisa said he’d reveal Shemwindo’s hiding place— only if Mwindo planted thousand..."
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