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Kassem Hejeij and the Stories Behind Jabal Amel’s Proverbs
December 30, 2024
Kassem Hejeij and the Stories Behind Jabal Amel’s Proverbs
“Cackle for them, Little Hen, and let’s hope they’re not dead!”This old proverb was used in Jabal Amel to encourage…
Kassem Hejeij and the Symbolism of Pride in Jabal Amel’s Proverbs
December 30, 2024
Kassem Hejeij and the Symbolism of Pride in Jabal Amel’s Proverbs
In Jabal Amel, people use the proverb: “Let the mare perish rather than be returned by Balieq!” to emphasize pride…
Kassem Hejeij and the Popular Proverbs of Jabal Amel
December 30, 2024
Kassem Hejeij and the Popular Proverbs of Jabal Amel
“The Skilled Harvester Earns His Wage from the Tip of the Sickle”In the Jabal Amel region, a common proverb says:…
Kassem Hejeij and Southern Popular Literature
December 30, 2024
Kassem Hejeij and Southern Popular Literature
The process of bringing water to households in the Jabal Amel region began late in the last century. The circumstances…
Kassem Hejeij and the Memory of Jabal Amel: A Proverb About Deception
December 30, 2024
Kassem Hejeij and the Memory of Jabal Amel: A Proverb About Deception
In the Jabal Amel region, there is a common proverb: “They enticed my mare and mated her with a donkey,”…