Chaka

" He who kills a snake is regarded as insulting the goods and showing them disrespect by killing their messenger because, in Bokone, a snake is recognized messenger who conveys the wishes of the dead to their living descendants. "
Mofolo, Chaka
I am so happy that I've joined  Plagues, Withces, and War: The Worlds of Historican Fiction by Bruce Holsinger on Coursera.

So many faboulos readings!!!