The Nirvana of the Seven Voodoos
The narrative follows Ki-Gor, a jungle man, and Helene Vaughn, an American aviatrix, as they navigate the dangers of the African wilderness after Helene's plane crashes. Ki-Gor, who possesses remarkable strength and survival skills, is determined to protect Helene and find food. Their journey leads them to confront various threats, including a lion and a gorilla-man, the latter of which kidnaps Helene. In pursuit of Helene, Ki-Gor encounters a tribe of Bantu led by Chief Robert Spelvin, an American who has become their leader. Together, they form a plan to rescue Helene from the gorilla-men, who are revealed to be under the control of a mysterious figure known as Krishna, the King of the Living Dead. Krishna has created a hidden valley where he enslaves humans and breeds gorilla-men, using them to enforce his will. As Ki-Gor, Robert, and Helene venture into the valley, they face numerous challenges, including battles with the gorilla-men and the treacherous environment of a volcano. Ki-Gor's strength and Robert's resourcefulness are tested as they fight for survival and attempt to escape the clutches of Krishna. Ultimately, they manage to outsmart Krishna and the gorilla-men, using the drug that keeps the gorillas docile to their advantage. After a harrowing escape through the volcano's crater, they emerge on the other side, where they encounter a British naval vessel. Helene is recognized as the lost aviatrix, and the trio is offered a chance to return to civilization. Throughout the story, themes of survival, loyalty, and the clash between civilization and primal instincts are explored. Ki-Gor's connection to the jungle and his reluctance to abandon it highlight his internal conflict between two worlds. The narrative concludes with the promise of adventure and the uncertainty of Ki-Gor's future as he contemplates his identity and place in the world.
By John Peter Drummond · First published 1970 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery · 5 chapters · 23,719 words
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Inch by inch, The GIANT figure in the leopard skin crept forward through the waving prairie grass. The fierce tropical sun beat down mercilessly on the mighty shoulders, but a fresh easterly breeze cooled the bronze forehead. Ki-Gor froze momentarily and hugged the ground, as a chorus of snorts and the thud of many sharp hoofs stamping the turf told him that the quarry he was stalking was getting uneasy. Ki-Gor cursed the inadequate little spear beside him, his sole weapon. It was a small, flimsy assegai the Pygmies had given him, and it was all but useless in the important business of hunting game. Not heavy enough to throw, not strong enough to kill anything bigger than a jackal.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Peter Drummond
- Date: 1970 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, Cultural Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 23,719 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 468 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title suggests elements of magic and the supernatural, typical of fantasy literature.
- Adventure — The narrative likely involves exploration and quests, common in adventure stories.
- Mystery — The use of 'Voodoos' implies potential secrets and enigmas to be uncovered.
- Cultural Fiction — The reference to voodoo indicates a focus on cultural themes and practices.
Tags
Nirvana · Voodoo · Spirituality · Mysticism · Fantasy · Adventure · Cultural · Mythology · Magic · Transformation · Self-discovery · Journey
Contents
- The Gorilla Men Strike
- Mr. Robert Spelvin of Cincinnati
- Land of the Living Dead
- Lord of the Living Dead
- Choice of Deaths