Zoza

Zoza, mad props to you woman, for having such a grand sense of humor!

Regretsy – CALL FOR SKANTS! 2010

The self-destruction of the 'Zoza tribe (more usually spelled Xhosa or Amaxosa) began late in 1856, when the belief arose that spirits of the dead, speaking through the medium of a girl of the tribe, had promised that if all cattle and crops were destroyed, these would be replaced in abundance on a certain day, and the hated white men driven from the land.

THE NUMBERS 2010

The self-destruction of the 'Zoza tribe (more usually spelled Xhosa or Amaxosa) began late in 1856, when the belief arose that spirits of the dead, speaking through the medium of a girl of the tribe, had promised that if all cattle and crops were destroyed, these would be replaced in abundance on a certain day, and the hated white men driven from the land.

Flashman and the angel of the lord Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1995

The self-destruction of the 'Zoza tribe (more usually spelled Xhosa or Amaxosa) began late in 1856, when the belief arose that spirits of the dead, speaking through the medium of a girl of the tribe, had promised that if all cattle and crops were destroyed, these would be replaced in abundance on a certain day, and the hated white men driven from the land.

Flashman and the angel of the lord Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1995

Upon hearing this, Zoza ordered the old woman to be called; and desired to know whether, in her words, she had laid on her a curse, or had only meant to insult her.

Pentamerone. English Giambattista Basile 1603

And, embracing Zoza, he caused her to be treated with all honour as his Princess and wife, sending to invite the King of

Pentamerone. English Giambattista Basile 1603

So the fountain was made; and as Zoza was one day standing at the window, grave and demure, and looking as sour as vinegar, there came by chance an old woman, who, soaking up the oil with a sponge, began to fill a little pitcher which she had brought with her.

Pentamerone. English Giambattista Basile 1603

So he went and besought Zoza to pardon his impertinence, on account of the caprices of his wife; and Zoza, who was in ecstasies at beholding the cause of her sorrow, put a constraint on herself; and so let him entreat her the longer to keep in sight the object of her love, who was stolen from her by an ugly slave.

Pentamerone. English Giambattista Basile 1603

Then he commanded Zoza to continue her story in spite of his wife; and Zoza, who only waited for the sign, went on to tell how the Slave had found the pitcher and had treacherously robbed her of her good fortune.

Pentamerone. English Giambattista Basile 1603

At this strange spectacle Zoza burst into such a fit of laughter that she well-nigh fainted away.

Pentamerone. English Giambattista Basile 1603