Anchaing (or Enchaing) was a legendary

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from

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. Many versions of the legend exist.

Allusions

The summit of a mountain in

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is named the Piton of Anchaing after the legend. recounted the legend of Anchaing in a poem in his collection ''Salazienne.''

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Sources

* Graham M.S. Dann, "The Tourist as a Metaphor of the Social World", (2002, CABI; First edition; ) Legendary people from Réunion People of African descent from Réunion Slaves from Réunion Maroons (people) {{Réunion-bio-stub