N.O.R.F Posted March 4, 2005 A Somali legend says that long ago tortoises didn't have those hard and strong shells. They walk in the vast desert unprotected and exposed from the raging heat of the sun. The birds have always noticed these tortoises crawling slowly from below. In their mind, they knew that they could one day become a hefty meal for their flock. One day the birds met, connived and plotted against the biggest tortoise in the desert. They planned the time, place and manner of attack, the mission: to eat him alive! In Somali oral society, news got around about the plan, the tortoise only had one concern and asked "was Allah there in their meeting?" The informers simultaneously agreed and quipped "Of course! Allah is everywhere!" When the long awaited moment came, it is said that Allah witnessed the impending attack and prevented it by covering the tortoise with this strong and hard shell. The birds retreated with their broken beaks and never dared to attack the tortoise ever again. Posted by Yvette Lopez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thinkerman Posted March 5, 2005 lol Nice Legend Any somali stories on how the camel Got its Hump? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
