Birago Diop was a Senegalese poet and storyteller, born on December 12, 1906, in Ouakam, Dakar. He is renowned for his contributions to African literature, particularly through his efforts in scripting traditional oral tales, such as the 'Contes d'Amadou Koumba.' Diop is credited with opening pathways to African spiritual thought and culture through his writings. His work also received high praise from notable figures like Léopold Sédar Senghor, who admired his ability to blend African and French cultural elements. Diop passed away on December 25, 1989, in Dakar.
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Time Zone - Africa/Dakar (0:16 W)
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Meaning of the name - Birago
A person belonging to the Birago ethnic group in Burkina Faso.
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Place of Birth: Dakar
Place of Death: Dakar
Educated At: École nationale vétérinaire de Toulouse
Occupation: collector of fairy tales | veterinarian | diplomat | poet | writer
Awards Received: Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 12, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 12, 2023 |
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| Sun | 19 Sagittarius 35 | 20 Sagittarius 12 | 17 Aries 31 |
| Moon | 3 Scorpio 33 | 14 Sagittarius 9 | 24 Aquarius 35 |
| Mercury | 29 Scorpio 47 | 8 Capricorn 26 | 21 Pisces 8 |
| Venus | 0 Sagittarius 49 | 9 Scorpio 9 | 7 Pisces 33 |
| Mars | 26 Libra 56 | 13 Sagittarius 0 | 3 Capricorn 9 |
| Jupiter | 7 Cancer 49 | 6 Taurus 8 | 3 Cancer 26 |
| Saturn | 9 Pisces 32 | 1 Pisces 43 | 21 Pisces 43 |
| Uranus | 7 Capricorn 28 | 19 Taurus 57 | 12 Capricorn 38 |
| Neptune | 11 Cancer 50 | 24 Pisces 54 | 9 Cancer 56 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 49 | 28 Capricorn 47 | 21 Gemini 56 |
| Rahu | 4 Leo 50 | 21 Aries 54 | 28 Cancer 38 |
| Ketu | 4 Aquarius 50 | 21 Libra 54 | 28 Capricorn 38 |
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