Liberia, Feb. 9 -- Based on wisdom-laden stories passed onto us by our ancestors, in those days when prudence reigned in what is now Nimba County, anytime a hunter succeeded in killing an elephant, such a hunter became an instant celebrity, as he was highly celebrated within the community. Whether such a hunter belonged to the lowest echelon of the society, he received his due recognition as a result of his achievement. In other words, a hunter killing an elephant was like an athlete winning an Olympic gold medal. There will be jubilating and fanfare all over the place; people from all over the clan and even across the chiefdom will gather in that particular hunter's hometown to enthusiastically celebrate his triumph.

By Joe Bartuah mien...