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Abeiyoyo is a giant that appears in an African American folktale

Character History[]

An old man and his grandson are run out of town because the old man can make things disappear with a "ZUP! ZUP!" The pair eventually encounter the giant Abeiyoyo, who threatens to kill and eat the unfortunate pair. However, the grandson plays his pipe, which makes Abeiyoyo dance untill he passes out from exhaustion. The old man then makes Abeiyoyo disappear with a hearty "ZUP! ZUP!" THe ol man and his grandson return to town, where they are greeted with a hero's welcome for stopping Abeiyoyo. The people happily sing the Abeiyoyo song in celebration.

Trivia[]

  • The song consists of the name Abeiyoyo repeated over and over again.
  • This tale was apparently meant as a spoof of the medieval story series Jack the Giant Slayer.
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