The Dragon Stone

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Location:
Guinea, West Africa

Description:
Isa Bere lived in the mountains of Futa Jallon (or Fouta Djallon), in Africa. This dragon drank all the water from the river Niger, causing a major drought. King Samba went to fight Isa Bere, taking Tarafe, his bard, with him. The battle continued for eight years, using up 800 spears. Eventually the dragon was killed by a blow to the heart with a long sword, releasing the waters of the Niger.

Selected References: Knappert, Jan (1991)

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