Did You Know?

Ouedraogo means "one who is brave"!

Who Was Ouedraogo?

Ouedraogo was a king and a hero.

His Family

He had three sons who helped him.

What Ouedraogo Did

He made a new kingdom.

He was a good leader.

He taught his sons well.

He helped his people.

He was brave in fights.

His story is still told today.

More About Ouedraogo

Ouedraogo is a hero in his land. He made a strong kingdom. His sons grew up to be strong too. They helped him a lot.

People still tell his story. Kids learn about him in school. He is a part of their past.

Ouedraogo's name means "brave one." Many people look up to him. His story is very important.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Ouedraogo"] --> B["Son of Yennenga"] A --> C["Progenitor of the Mossi Kingdoms"] A --> D["Founded the kingdom of Tenkodogo"] A --> E["Three Sons"] E --> F["Rawa"] E --> G["Diaba Lompo"] E --> H["Zoungourana"]

What Do These Words Mean?

progenitor:ancestor or forefather
kingdom:a country ruled by a king or queen
founded:established or created
sons:male children
Mossi:a group of people in Burkina Faso