THE LEGACY OF KING ADESUNA
This book captures tyranny and the quest for power in western African history, in the age of war, magic and cruelty, "Adesuna"
became the King of "Odudu," a kingdom located in west Africa; the
foundation of "Odudu" was laid at the expense of the blood of Warriors, "Odudu" Was one of the most powerful kingdoms in the western region of Africa, "Adesuna" king of "Odudu" was the only son of Adeshina, a Yoro by tribe, he was a valiant fighter from his youth, who latter became a mighty King, he became a sorcerer when human strength couldn't face the test of time, it was an age when men fought to own anything, warriors fought for lands
as well as kings, every king was a warrior-king as well. The language of
this time was the language of fight, a language that is not taught by
men but experienced on the battle field, men even fought with all
brutality to get married even within their own kingdoms and among
their own people, a time when possessions were measured by strength,
the more powerful you are, the more things you were liable to acquire.
Kingdoms fought for power, dominance, fame, influence and survival.
The weak lived under the mercy of the strong, warriors fought to both
acquire and secure what they had already accumulated, the only route
to peace was war: deadly wars of bows and strings, arrows and archers,
every man's soul lingered on his ability to make use of the sword.
Blood bath was a daily routine, the weak were slaves to the strong,
and the bravest of men were the fortresses of every kingdom. Adesuna was the fortress of the Odudu kingdom, through his bravery, he became an historic figure.
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