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The Tragedy of King Olum

By Walter Ochanda

The Tragedy of King Olum Fiction

The Tragedy of King Olum

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The tragedy of King Olum narrates the king's struggle to prepare his sons Gipirr, Labongo, and Tiful for leadership by dividing power, an act that unwittingly leads to a crisis and fragmentation of his kingdom. A subplot intertwines with the central conflict, focusing on the lost spear of Gipirr and Labongo, where Labongo accuses Gipirr of its loss, critical to his claim to the throne. Gipirr's journey to find the spear introduces him to Nyambogo, a hybrid deity, and after three years, he returns with the spear. The narrative escalates with the death of King Olum and Gipirr's revenge on Labongo. In a chaotic scene, Labongo's daughter swallows Gipirr's beads, prompting Labongo to tragically cut her open to retrieve them, symbolizing the family's descent into chaos. The defeat of the Bachwezi and the subsequent liberation of Bunyoro features Tiful rallying the youth against their oppressors, reflecting the historical suffering of the Banyoro under royal domination. The Wang Lei Agreement/Ritual highlights the brothers' actions leading to their separation and the establishment of rival kingdoms along the Nile. Ultimately, the play ends with the disintegration of the Luo Kingdom.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
136
Release Date:
2025-12-23
Publication Date:
2025-12-23
Publisher:
JustFiction Edition
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
6209258271
ISBN13:
9786209258275
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
221 g
Height:
150 cm
Width:
220 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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