# Inspector task sheet

Ezengi: the forest spirit present in song and raffia

## 1. Trace the earliest accessible record

For Ezengi: the forest spirit present in song and raffia, record author or storyteller, collection date, language, translation, page and exact scope. Distinguish evidence of a story being told from evidence of its events. Note which full documents remain unavailable.

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## 2. Investigate the central question

Compare attributed ethnographic descriptions and documented repertoires. Separate musical organization from theological interpretation. Record community, speaker and occasion, and obtain consent before documenting living performances.

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## 3. Compare explanations without merging evidence

Compare attributed explanations and participation in identified ceremonies. Compare local accounts while preserving access and consent restrictions. Preserve contradictions and unsuccessful searches; proposed work remains unperformed.

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