Let's go to Southern Nigeria to hear the story of Aruan, the misguided hero of Udo and his connection to the famous city and empire of Benin. He is a semi-legendary figure so prepare for some fact and fiction.

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REFERENCES:

Uyiedos (2018) Aruan of Udo, the giant of Benin Kingdom., Steemit. Available at: https://steemit.com/history/@uyiedos/aruan-of-udo-the-giant-of-benin-kingdom (Accessed: 10 June 2024).

Zainab, O.N. et al. (2022) ‘User perceptions on intangible cultural heritage of the ancient Bini Kingdom and the acceptance of extended reality (XR) in its recreation and representation’, Art and Design Review, 10(02), pp. 280–295. doi:10.4236/adr.2022.102021.

Lynch, P. A. (2010). African Mythology A to Z second edition (J. Roberts, Ed.; Second). Cheslea House.