The core of the story is a conversation between a daughter, , and her elderly father, Inouva .
: Ghriba arrives at the door, trembling with fear of the "monster of the forest." She calls out: "I beg of you, Father Inouva, open the door for me!" Idir A Vava Inouva
: Only after hearing the familiar chime of her silver bracelets does the old man open the door, allowing them a brief moment of safety and connection amidst the harsh wilderness. The Song's Imagery The core of the story is a conversation
: Inouva is an old man who has lived his life in the rugged Kabyle mountains. In some versions of the folklore, he is trapped or lives in a remote hut in a forest prowled by a terrifying monster or ogre. In some versions of the folklore, he is