Meaning of inkalimeva | Babel Free

Definitions

A mythical animal that features in Xhosa folk tales. It is often described as a jackal-like creature with a multi-coloured coat.

South-Africa

Examples

“In a short time, the coney fell asleep, when the inkalimeva (a fabulous animal) went in and ate all the fat.”

“Various animals are tricked by a fabulous creature, an inkalimeva. They are meant to guard a pool created by the animals. With its musical instrument, an inkingi, a stringed instrument, it lulls the guards into a deep sleep, and then the inkalimeva drinks the water. Finally, a tortoise turns the tables on the inkalimeva.”

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