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Bagisu and Sabiny elders sharing ancestral stories on the forested slopes of Mount Elgon.

The Spirit Traditions of Mount Elgon

Rising above the surrounding plains of eastern Uganda and western Kenya, Mount Elgon has long been one of the most remarkable landmarks in the region. Its forests, caves, rivers, cliffs, and fertile slopes have supported human communities for centuries. To the Bagisu and Sabiny peoples who live around the mountain, Mount Elgon is more than a geographical feature. It is
Parchment-style illustration of Ugandan king and dwarf watching winged fairy fox fly through moonlit forest canopy.

The Story of the Fairy Foxes

Long ago in the verdant highlands of Uganda, where rolling hills stretched toward distant horizons and ancient forests whispered secrets to the wind, there ruled a powerful King whose ambition knew no bounds. This monarch, dwelling in his magnificent palace overlooking the fertile lands of his kingdom, conceived an idea
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