N is for Nyasha (Fantastic Female)

We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/). The Story Crossroads theme for this year is “Fantastic Females in Folk & Fairy Tales.” About Past Ways of Finding Husband in Zimbabwe: A “roora” (or bride-price) was expected from suitors. Parents used to find husbands for their daughters when still young.Continue reading “N is for Nyasha (Fantastic Female)”

M is for Maru-Me (Fantastic Female)

We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/). The Story Crossroads theme for this year is “Fantastic Females in Folk & Fairy Tales.” About Sumo Wrestling Training and Japan: You can watch sumo practices or sumo tournaments. If you are a professional sumo wrestler in Japan, you need to belongContinue reading “M is for Maru-Me (Fantastic Female)”

H is for Hatschihime (Fantastic Female)

We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/). The Story Crossroads theme for this year is “Fantastic Females in Folk & Fairy Tales.” About Death and Ancestors: The Shinto religion originates from Japan. When someone dies, their spirit remains forever. These spirits live in otherworlds though can also return toContinue reading “H is for Hatschihime (Fantastic Female)”