Sundiata, King of Mali

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Across
  1. 1. sister of Dankaran who was given as a "gift" to King Sumangaru
  2. 6. what the West African Kingdoms traded across the Sahara
  3. 8. son of Sogolon and first king of Mali
  4. 9. also known as the "Buffalo Woman" who possesses powers and was given away in marriage
  5. 10. skill that Sundiata struggled with as an infant
  6. 13. this animal's spur was the only thing that could kill Sumangaru
  7. 14. kingdom where the hunter/brothers present their kill
  8. 16. religion of the West African Kingdoms
  9. 17. important for preservation of food and seasoning
  10. 19. empire that was created from several smaller kingdoms
  11. 20. elder brother to Sundiata, and his main competition
Down
  1. 2. traditional beliefs of African communities, where spirits reside in nature
  2. 3. animal hunted by Oulani and Oulamba
  3. 4. person who gives advice and prophecies
  4. 5. evil and powerful king of Sosso
  5. 7. first wife of King Maghan
  6. 11. the king who ultimately takes Sogolon as a second wife
  7. 12. master storyteller who passes down history
  8. 15. animal known as the "ships of the desert"
  9. 18. first kingdom of West Africa