Kalumba
After making humans, Kalumba realised that Life and Death were approaching. He ordered Dog and Goat to guard the road to let Life through and to detain Death.
Dog and Goat argued about which could stay awake longer, Dog took the first watch and built a fire. He did well and stayed awake for a long time, but eventually drifted into sleep and death crept straight past him.
The came Goat's turn, he guarded the road and managed to stay awake. Life came down the road and Goat immediately arrested him, meaning that Life was unable to get through and save men from inevitable death.
Adapted from 'A guide to the Gods' by Richard Carlyon
