Mythical Human-like species Several mythical human-like species can be discovered in Efik folktales and legends. Among them include Amamaisim, the people of the woods and the undead. In all the legends of the people of the lower Cross River can be found the tale of a group of short pygymies with tails known by the name "Amamaisim".Jeffreys, p. 28Etifit, p. 25Okon, p. 72 Amamaisim which translates to "they love their tails" were short stunted pygmies with tails.Aye, A learner's dictionary, p. 6 A study of the various folktales and sparse literature across the lower Cross River define them as intelligent, with great farming, hunting and trading skills. Their most common hunting equipment was the bow and arrow. Several variations of the tale of Amamaisim can be found in almost all the lower Cross River communities which include the Efik (specifically those in Akpabuyo), Eniong, Eki, Ibibio and Oron.
Mythical Human-like species Several mythical human-like species can be discovered in Efik folktales and legends. Among them include ,Amamaisim, the people of the woods and the undead. In all the legends of the people of the lower Cross River can be found the tale of a group of short pygymies with tails known by the name "Amamaisim".Jeffreys, p. 28Etifit, p. 25Okon, p. 72 Amamaisim which translates to "they love their tails" were short stunted pygmies with tails.Aye, A learner's dictionary, p. 6 A study of the various folktales and sparse literature across the lower Cross River define them as intelligent, with great farming, hunting and trading skills. Their most common hunting equipment was the bow and arrow. Several variations of the tale of Amamaisim can be found in almost all the lower Cross River communities which include the Efik (specifically those in Akpabuyo), Eniong, Eki Ibibio and Oron.