Title: The tale of Satan and Man

Language: Sumi

Description: In the video, an elder narrates a traditional folktale passed down from our ancestors. It tells that Satan was created before mankind and was the first to arrive on earth, so he calls humans his brothers. Man and Satan once worked together in farming. To help, Satan gathered all the troublesome weeds of the field under a stone and warned man not to lift it. But out of curiosity, man uncovered the stone and the weeds scattered back across the land. Angered, Satan refused to help again and went his own way. Like many folktales, this story explains the conflict between man and the devil and shows how human weakness brings hardship into the world.

Format & Duration: 5 mins, 20 secs
Date of Recording: 8/10/2025
Date of Upload: 30 September 2025
Performer: Kiyeto Pukho Swu
Creator: Janet Achumi
Publisher: Tetso College, Dimapur
Note: This folktale illustrates how our ancestors explained the origin of human struggles through stories of obedience, curiosity, and moral truth, preserving both cultural memory and ethical lessons.

Cite this work

Achumi, Janet     . 2025  . The tale of Satan and Man.   (Narrated by Kiyeto Pukho Swu )  . Sovima: NEIIPA, Tetso College  . (https://neiipa.in/audio/the-tale-of-satan-and-man/)  . Accessed: (30-Oct-2025)