Notes. The Story Of Kenkebe
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"Kaffir (Xhosa) Folk-Lore", by George McCall Theal, [1886],
The Story Of Kenkebe.
In the above story Kenkebe is represented as the personification of selfish greed. In this character his name has passed into a common proverb-
Sibayeni sonke, Kenkebe.
We are all bridegrooms, Kenkebm
This saying is used to any one who does not readily share food with others. It means, we are all entitled to a portion, you greedy one. A Kaffir, when eating, commonly shares his food with any others who may be present at the time.
"Kaffir (Xhosa) Folk-Lore", by George McCall Theal, [1886],
The Story Of Kenkebe.
In the above story Kenkebe is represented as the personification of selfish greed. In this character his name has passed into a common proverb-
Sibayeni sonke, Kenkebe.
We are all bridegrooms, Kenkebm
This saying is used to any one who does not readily share food with others. It means, we are all entitled to a portion, you greedy one. A Kaffir, when eating, commonly shares his food with any others who may be present at the time.
