Egal Shidad
Egal Shidad (Somali: Cigaal Shiidaad, Egal Shidad); is a folk character who was known as the cowardest man.[1]
From Somalia, Egal Shidad was known for his dislike of wild animals and his inability to take risks.[2][3] Like many Somali people, Shidad was a nomadic herder of camel and sheep. He traveled the land with his herd in search of water and pasture.[2] Though he was a coward, Shidad was also wise. This resulted into many miscellaneous adventures.[2]
Because of his stories Shidad has come to be known as a folk legend among the Somalis.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Hassan, Mohammed Sh (1 January 2002). Sheekooyinkii cigaal shidaad: The stories of egal shidad (the wise coward man). Scansom. ISBN 9789197367141. Retrieved 14 July 2016 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c "The Travels of Igal Shidad (Bi-lingual), Scansom Publisher". Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Egal Shidad". Retrieved 14 July 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "5 things a foreigner learned from Cigaal Shidaad". 18 April 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
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