birds of cultural significance among the luhya

The owl in Bukusu is Esikhikhi: A lick at curious associations and myths about the owl in Bukusu culture

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esikhikhi, the owl, in bukusu culture is much mythologized

Drawing from my experience growing up Luhya in the village, I recall curious associations and myths about the owl in Bukusu culture. As you know, the owl is much feared in Luhya culture. The sighting of an owl is considered a bad omen. It tells of death stalking the community where it is sighted. And … Read more

When a guinea fowl is not food but bad luck: Stories from Bukusu and beyond on Birds of cultural significance among the Luhya of East Africa

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Here at mulembenation.co.ke, we have been reliably informed by our coverage on Luhya culture. From trees of cultural cultural significance among the Luhya to this latest installment of life lessons from our environment that looks at birds of cultural significance among the Luhya, our thirst for knowledge from our ancestors is satiated. Today I want … Read more