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Keliˊlhu

language not yet identified
/keːliːlʰuː/ imputed
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  • 1-034 the Anui Mountains a large beast called Keliˊlhu.¹ He was tall and long,
  • 1-034 was seen and eaten by Keliˊlhu.
  • 1-034 He went among the crags, and soon met Keliˊlhu. He said, “Keliˊlhu, have
  • 1-034 He went among the crags, and soon met Keliˊlhu. He said, “Keliˊlhu, have
  • 1-034 them too.” — “Ha, ha, ha!” laughed Keliˊlhu; and his mouth opened so
  • 1-034 After a while the beast approached him again; but the man repeated, “Keliˊlhu,
  • 1-034 eat them too.” — “Ha, ha, ha!” laughed Keliˊlhu; and his jaws sprang as
  • 1-034 killed Keliˊlhu with spears; but he had also killed many, because he was light

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