Egal Shidad

Egal Shidad (Somali: Cigaal Shiidaad, Egal Shidad); is a folk character who was known as a legendary 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

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 1 2 3 "The Travels of Igal Shidad (Bi-lingual), Scansom Publisher". Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Egal Shidad". Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "5 things a foreigner learned from Cigaal Shidaad". Sahan Journal. 18 April 2015. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.


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