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Curious North Ramis Woman and Elephant Warfare Tale
The article describes a woman in a long white linen garment with bright magenta and yellow accents, a red cord, and a small bucket, then shifts to a New York Ledger summary about elephants in warfare. It compares elephant defenses to kangaroos, lions, tigers, and panthers, noting elephants rely on strategy and can outmaneuver predators. A legend from an Al Hoen explorer tells of an elephant killing a family of lions by backing into deep water, forcing the predators to surrender. Elephants are portrayed as intelligent and good-hearted when not provoked.
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York Journal