Anchaing

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Anchaing (or Enchaing) was a legendary maroon from Réunion. Many versions of the legend exist.

Allusions

The summit of a mountain in Salazie is named the Piton of Anchaing after the legend.

Auguste Lacaussade recounted the legend of Anchaing in a poem in his collection Salazienne.

References

  • {{cite web|url=http://www.rando-reunion.com/pages/cirques/anchain.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20070713113632/http://www.rando-reunion.com/pages/cirques/anchain.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-07-13 |title=Anchaing et Héva |accessdate=2007-07-26 |language=fr }}

Sources

  • Graham M.S. Dann, "The Tourist as a Metaphor of the Social World", (2002, CABI; First edition; {{ISBN|978-0851996066}})

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Category:Legendary people from Réunion

Category:People from Réunion of African descent

Category:Slaves from Réunion

Category:Maroons (people)

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