mandingue

Updated: May 4, 2025

I recalled how, almost painfully, she had pronounced that "they," when she had told me how they had driven away King Hiram. "I am a Sonrhaï," she repeated. "I was born at Gâo, on the Niger, the ancient Sonrhaï capital. My fathers reigned over the great Mandingue Empire. You need not scorn me because I am here as a slave."

Pierre Benoit - Atlantida

So he spoke to me of the past, of the great Mandingue Empire over which my grandfathers had ruled, of our enemies, the fierce Kountas, of everything, and finally he said: "'Have no fear, little girl. "Then he said again, 'Do not be afraid. Evil days may be in store for you, but what does that matter?

Pierre Benoit - Atlantida