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Ugandan folklore includes traditional folktales and other folklore from the African country of Uganda. The convey meaning and experiences from generation to generation. [ 1 ] Traditionally, folktales instilled discipline and good behaviour that shaped societal beliefs and norms within Ugandan society.
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Kintu is a mythological figure who appears in a creation myth of the people of Buganda, Uganda. According to this legend, Kintu was the first person on earth. And the first Muganda. Kintu, meaning "thing" in Bantu languages, is also commonly attached to the name Muntu, the legendary figure who founded the Gisu and Bukusu tribes.
He is said to be the son of Mbogo from the ancient Bumbogo kingdom of Rwanda. He immigrated to present day south-western Uganda and formed the present community of the Bakiga of Kigyezi or Kigezi. [5] Before 1700 A.D., Rwanda is believed to have been occupied by the Twa people, who were later on joined by the Hutu, and the finally the Tutsi.
Lukwata (Luganda for 'sea serpent', [2] the nominal form of kukwata, lit. 'to seize') is a legendary water-dwelling creature in Baganda folklore, said to be found in Lake Victoria of Uganda. [3] It has been described as 20–30 feet long, with dark smooth skin and a rounded head, and known to attack fishermen and boats. [4]
This is a list of noted Ugandan poets, poets born or raised in Uganda, whether living there or overseas, and writing in one of the Languages of Uganda. Part of a series on the Culture of Uganda
Uganda has many tribes that speak different languages. The following is a list of all Ugandan tribes in alphabetical order. This list refers to Article 10(a) and the Third Schedule of Uganda´s Constitution (Uganda´s indigenous communities as at 1 February 1926) which enumerates 65 indigenous communities.