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Traditional folktales from Central African Folktales, passed down through generations.

Monkey laughing from a tree while Leopard growls angrily below in a Gabonese forest

Why Monkey Mocked Leopard

by Elizabeth Fabowale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Gabonese Folktales·Mpongwe Folktales

Deep in the forests of Gabon, where the tall trees swayed and the rivers whispered through the undergrowth, Leopard ruled as the most feared hunter. His sharp claws and swift leaps brought down antelope and bush pig alike. The animals spoke his name in whispers, for no creature wished to cross his path. Yet among them was Monkey, quick and

Parchment-style African folktale scene of Sun and Moon escaping floodwaters caused by Water’s visiting family.

African Folktales·Cameroonian Folktales

Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky

Long, long ago, when the world was still young and the boundaries between earth and sky were not yet firmly established, the Sun and Moon lived together in a beautiful house on the earth. Their dwelling was a magnificent structure with walls that gleamed like polished gold in the morning

A boastful frog on a riverbank in Gabon, challenging a sparrow in the air and fish in the river - Gabonese folktale

The Boastful Frog

In the lush forests and rivers of Gabon, where the air echoed

Tortoise hiding in his shell while Leopard looks frustrated - Gabonese folktale

The Tortoise and the Leopard

Deep in the forests of Gabon, where tall trees reached toward the

Animals panic from Fly’s boast, ending with Crocodile’s greedy death, Equatorial Guinea folktale illustration, earthy parchment style.

How Fly’s Boast Spread Panic and Crocodile’s Greed Brought Death: An Equatorial Guinea Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

One morning, Adder went to bathe, enjoying the cool water before returning to anoint his body with rich nyimba oil, pressed from bamboo-palm nuts. Gleaming with the sheen of

Parrot flaunts borrowed feathers as Chicken looks on, origin of rivalry in Equatorial Guinea folktale.

Borrowed Feathers and Broken Friendship: Equatorial Guinea Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, in a small village near a town, Parrot and Chicken lived side by side in friendship. They were not wild creatures of the forest but fowls that

Tortoise pleads calmly before Njambo and Ivenga, with reminders of other animals nearby, Equatorial Guinea folktale.

The Plea for Mercy: An Equatorial Guinea Folktale on Truth and Patience.

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Once upon a time, four animals lived as neighbours in a small town: Njabu the Civet, Vyadu the Antelope, Uhingi the Genet, and Kudu the Tortoise. Each had their

Civet, Boa, Hog, and Tortoise face ruin from delay in an Equatorial Guinea folktale teaching obedience.

A Journey for Salt: An Equatorial Guinea Folktale that Teaches Lessons on Disobedience and Delay

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

In a small town long ago, four unlikely neighbours lived together: Njabu the Civet, Ngweya the Hog, Mbama the Boa, and Kudu the Tortoise. They shared the same community,

Dog Mbwa with his mother and Eyale in a traditional Equatorial Guinean folktale setting.

Why Dog Lost His Human Speech: A Folktale from Equatorial Guinea

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, in the ancient days when humans and animals still lived side by side, speaking the same tongue and marrying among each other, there lived a Dog named

Bat mourns mother as beasts, birds, and ants argue identity, illustrating consequences of delay in Equatorial Guinean folktale.

The Cost of Delay: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

In the deep forests of Equatorial Guinea, where daylight filters gently through thick green canopies and night hums with the sound of unseen wings, there lived a creature called

Utigebode trapped atop a magical coconut tree, animals below watching helplessly, Equatorial Guinean folktale scene.

Utigebode the Savior of the Animals: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, in the ancient villages of Equatorial Guinea, when the bond between humans and animals was still strong and full of mystery, a man named Njambo lived with

Lombolokindi with magic spear on elephant’s body, foreign ship approaching, Equatorial Guinean folktale of ivory trade origins.

The Origin of the Ivory Trade: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago in the land that is now Equatorial Guinea, there lived a mighty king named Ukanakadi. He had many wives, and among them one gave birth to a son,

Tortoise gathers Njabi fruit as Dog follows his trail, while Leopard hides in the Bojabi tree, Equatorial Guinea folktale.

Tortoise, Dog, Leopard, and the Njabi Fruit: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Betrayal and Trust.

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

In the beginning, all the animals lived not far from one another. Among them, Tortoise and Dog shared a settlement of their own, building a small town where their

Tortoise fells giant tree to win Njambo’s daughter Ndenga in Equatorial Guinea folktale of wit and perseverance.

The Suitors of Njambo’s Daughter: Equatorial Guinea Folktale.

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, in the days when beasts lived apart from mankind yet kept bonds of friendship, there was a man named Njambo who lived in a great town. He

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