Angami Tribe in Nagaland: Tradition, Continuity, and Change Reflected in Easterine Kire's When the River Sleeps

The Angami are indigenous people who revere and worship Mother Earth. Kire exquisitely captures their strong bond and harmony with Ukepenuopfu, the birth spirit. As he battles not only humanity's evil but also malevolent spirits, the focus remains on Vilie's realisation of his spiritual journey. When the River Sleeps is an expanded version of Naga folktales, steeped in powerful supernatural beliefs. Kire's narration emphasises the novel's spooky and gothic themes. Vilie fears that anyone entering the unclean woodland could become ill after the ghosts' attack. Mesanuo's spiritual insight enables her to comprehend evil and defeat it. Nagaland's stunning and picturesque highlands serve as the setting for the book. In her book When the River Sleeps, Easterine Kire describes how a man battles many forces after having a paranormal dream.