The epic of Sundiata, the founder of the Mali empire, has everything - magical old women, evil magician kings, nice magician kings, and helpful buffaloes. The first part is like Mean Girls...if Mean Girls was set in 12th century Africa. But really, it's a fantastic tale of love, loss, and perseverance and I hope you like it.

The creature today has a surprise for you! It's her mule legs! Also she's going to eat you!

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Music:

"Alum Drum Solo" by Blue Dot Sessions | "Gaena" by Blue Dot Sessions | "Gale" by Blue Dot Sessions | "Daedalus" by Kai Engel | "Low Jack" by Podington Bear | "Ringtail" by Blue Dot Sessions | "Lonely Stairwell" by Blue Dot Sessions

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