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How The First Letter Was Written | Just So Stories

How The First Letter Was Written | Just So Stories

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 The story offers a whimsical tale set in a Neolithic era featuring a man named Tegumai Bopsulai, his wife Teshumai Tewindrow, and their daughter Taffimai Metallumai, affectionately known as Taffy. It humorously depicts how the first letter was supposedly invented. As Tegumai accidentally breaks his spear while fishing and has no extra, Taffy tries to communicate with a stranger to send a message home by drawing pictures, leading to a series of misunderstandings. Taffy's drawings are interpreted as a plea for help against attacking enemies, causing the whole tribe to assemble in confusion. The narrative encapsulates how early communication via pictures led to the conception of writing, while also emphasizing themes of family bonding, creativity, and the innocence of childhood curiosity. The story is light and engaging, providing a creative explanation for the evolution of written communication.
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