Draft:King Tunj

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Declined by KylieTastic 26 days ago. Last edited by KylieTastic 26 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Submission declined on 16 April 2024 by Qcne (talk).

Same issues as before. Is this WP:OR? Original Research is prohibited.

Declined by Qcne 26 days ago.

Submission declined on 16 April 2024 by Qcne (talk).

This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject.

Your sources do not mention this "King Tunj" at all.

Declined by Qcne 26 days ago.

Comment: Still no source that even mention the subject - next time likely to be a reject if still none KylieTastic (talk) 17:27, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

The story of King Tunj is the main character of a series of African Mythological Stories.

King Tunj, full name Tunji Edjar, is believed to have been a Sub-Saharan Tribesman in the 1st/2nd Century AD. Tunj is thought to have been a Yoruban tribesman. The existence of King Tunj is widely doubted, as his story was shrouded in myth and confusion through the generations it was passed down through. The fact of the legend, is that is isn't very well publicised and the story of King Tunj has been passed down by oral tradition in Nigeria.

His most famous story was the story of the 'Magic Drum'.^[1] This was a story of a King who had a magic drum to help his tribe.

Truth[edit]

The truth and origin of King Tunj is still widely unknown as a result of the lack of physical records or related publication. It is thought by some that the story of King Tunj is largely based off the story of the female, African ruler Makeda. This could be because of her gender and origin.

Mythology and Stories[edit]

The Origin of the Legend of 'King' Tunj is unknown but thought to originate from Nigeria/Niger. There are many African stories about the ruler but none are confimed to be true.

The Story of the Shadows[edit]

One of the most spoken stories to this day in Nigeria is the 'Story of the Shadows'. The story tells of a magic ruler named 'King Tunj' who could dissapear into shadows. Tunj wished to be able to go anywhere to steal money from the rich to give to the poorer people of his tribe. When his people heard of this they took all of the Wood and Stone in the Town to construct the biggest Column they could, to cast a shadow on as far as the eye could see. They then dressed King Tunj in traditional Adire cloth and he could now forever disappear. Some believe that the column was symbolic of his Masculine Enormity.

Feeding The Tribe[edit]

One year there was a large drought in King Tunj's land, and the Tribes-people came to Tunji and said to him how they had no food or water. Tunji stole a chicken from the rich men miles away and came back and created milk and water and gave the man them. Hours later Tunj returned with five-hundred chicken, and fed the tribe.

Death[edit]

Legend tells that a large Gorilla attacked the village and took away Tunji's ability to walk, so he died soon after.

However, many legends say that King Tunj is still alive today, and still lurks in the shadows...

References[edit]

^ "The King's Magic Drum". Sun Herald African Tales. Sun Herald. Retrieved 15 April 2024.

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^ "Ancient Nigerian Tribes". Nigerian Ethnic Groups. Study.com. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
^ "History of Youba People". Brittanica Encyclopedia. Brittanica. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
^ "Makeda - King Tunj Inspiration". Makeda. Dictionary of African Christans. Retrieved 16 April 2024.

[1] "The King's Magic Drum". Sun Herald African Tales. Sun Herald. Retrieved 15 April 2024.

[2] "Ancient Nigerian Tribes". Nigerian Ethnic Groups. Study.com. Retrieved 14 April 2024.

[3] "History of Youba People". Brittanica Encyclopedia. Brittanica. Retrieved 16 April 2024.

[4] "Makeda - King Tunj Inspiration". Makeda. Dictionary of African Christans. Retrieved 16 April 2024.

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