Protecting Socotra folk literature Project
Socotra’s culture is rich with captivating tales, poetry, and folk proverbs. This project is dedicated to gathering, revising, and publishing these cultural treasures, fostering a deeper engagement with this invaluable heritage.
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Tuwteyatan De Sāqaṭrey Book of Folk Tales from Socotra
“Tuwteyatan De Sāqaṭrey” or “Folk Tales from Socotra” is the culmination of an extensive, two-year endeavor undertaken by a dedicated
Creating a Conversion Tool: Translating Socotri Writing from Arabic to Latin Letters
In the context of expanding accessibility to a broader audience, an electronic tool has been created to facilitate converting the
The second phase of the Protecting Socotra Folk Literature Project is kicked off
Following the successful completion of the first phase, which involved collecting, documenting, and publishing a collection of folk tales, poems,
A Tale of the Cow, the Crow, and the Egyptian Vulture
One year, during the rainy season on the island of Socotra, the rains were very late. That delay caused drought and aridity. Sheep, cows, donkeys,
A Tale of Tahrar
It was told that, on the island of Socotra, there was a sasquatch who lived in a remote area west of the island. People received
A Tale of The Witch, Hadibo
Once upon a time, there was a man on the island of Socotra. The man lived alone with his only son after his wife’s death.
A Tale of The Old Man and Saharhin
In the days of old on the island of Socotra, the area was hit by drought, and Famine spread throughout the land. Most of the
A Tale of Nebhar
Once upon a time, a strong and great man named Nebhar lived on the island of Socotra. He was married and had children. He had
A Tale of the Fairy and the Man
There was a man who lived in the Al Wasta region who had a camel named Raadhen. That camel was beautiful enough for people to
A Tale of the Clever Young Man
Once upon a time, there was a man on the island of Socotra who had a daughter. She was the most beautiful girl that people
A Tale of the Giant
Once upon a time, there was a burly and muscular giant from the island of Socotra. That giant failed to find a bride for him
A Tale of the Evil Eye
Once upon a time, a man lived on the island of Socotra. He was a registered criminal etched in the islanders’ fear memories. The reason
A Tale of Zabaid and the Witch-Cat
Once upon a time, there was an evil witch who used to transform herself and her daughter into two big wild cats that preyed on
A Tale of Ain Mosbeha
Ain Mosbeha was located in Al-Qaisi, Qalansiya village, on Socotra. It was a beautiful and sacred area. The area and its people had been proverbial
A Tale of the King Testing the Tracker
Once upon a time, there was a well-known man among people for his wide knowledge of tracking and great skill in recognizing traces. However, he
A Tale of the Tracker and the Two Thieves
Once upon a time, there was a well-known man among people for his wide-tracking knowledge. In the meantime, a man was living in his village
A Tale of the Tracker, the King, and the Thief
Once upon a time, there was a godly and devout man with a sacred heart and pure intentions. He was well-known among people for his
A Tale of the Man Testing His Sons-In-Law
Once upon a time, a man had three gorgeous daughters. Their father loved them more than himself. He raised them and disciplined them well. He
A Tale of the Socotri Poetess
More or less a century ago, it is narrated that a young poetess belonged to one of the rural areas on Socotra Island. That young
