The latter were so pleased with his wisdom and bravery in giving freedom to his fellow-men, that [[101]]they made him the sun—the source of all light and heat to the world. His father, Anansi, became the moon, and his friends the stars. Thereafter, it was Kweku Tsin’s privilege to supply all these with light, each being dull and powerless without him. [[103]]
II. MISCELLANEOUS TALES
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XIX. OHIA AND THE THIEVING DEER
There once lived upon the earth a poor man called Ohia, whose wife was named Awirehu. This unfortunate couple had suffered one trouble after another. No matter what they took in hand misfortune seemed to lie in wait for them. Nothing they did met with success. They became so poor that at last they could scarcely obtain a cloth with which to cover themselves.
Finally, Ohia thought of a plan which many of his neighbours had tried and found successful. He went to a wealthy farmer who lived near, and offered to hew down several of his palm-trees. He would then collect their sap to make palm wine. When this should be ready for the market, his wife would carry it there and sell it. The proceeds would then be divided equally between the farmer, Ohia, and Awirehu.
This proposal having been laid before the farmer, he proved quite willing to agree to it. Not only so, [[106]]but he granted Ohia a supply of earthen pots in which to collect the sap, as the miserable man was far too poor to buy any.
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