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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

Parchment-style illustration of a clever turtle tricking forest animals in a traditional Gabonese folktale setting.

The Debbi and the Hair of Power: Gabonese Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Gabonese Folktales

Long ago, in the heart of Central Africa, there lived a man who journeyed down to a lonely river to fetch water. The sun was heavy on his back,

Old parchment-style illustration of fox tricking elephant for water in Gabonese folktale, drawn with warm earthy colors.

How the Fox Followed the Elephant: Gabonese Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Gabonese Folktales

In the heart of Central Africa, where the deep forests of Gabon hum with life, two unlikely companions once set out on a journey together: the elephant, mighty and

Illustration of lion, hyena, and fox in Gabonese folktale forest scene, showing wit overcoming strength and greed.

The Lion, the Hyena, and the Fox: A Gabonese Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Gabonese Folktales

Long ago, deep in the forests of Gabon, the lion and the hyena traveled together as companions. One day, as fate would have it, the lion discovered a great

Parchment-style illustration of spider and animal companions before Nzambi Mpungu in Gabonese folktale of heavenly fire.

The Quest for Heavenly Fire: Gabonese Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Gabonese Folktales

Long ago, in the heart of Gabon, there lived Nzambi-on-Earth, a powerful ruler whose daughter was famed across the land for her unmatched beauty. Suitors came from far and

Parchment-style illustration of Shulo the Hare, his wife, and Jongwe the Rooster in a Gabonese village kraal.

The Hare Who Believed the Rooster’s Dream: Gabonese Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Gabonese Folktales

Long ago, in the green forests of Gabon where the trees rise tall and the drums of the village echo through the evening air, there lived a restless creature

This is the story of the Hunter Who Chased the Moon

The Hunter Who Chased the Moon

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Central African Republic Folktales

Listen, my children, and open your ears like the wide grasslands at night. This is the tale the Banda elders tell when the fire crackles, when the drums are

“How the Ancestors Spoke Through Stones to Guide the Banda People”

The Talking River Stones

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Central African Republic Folktales

Long ago, in the heart of Banda land, there was a wide, flowing river. Its waters sang like drums, rushing over smooth stones that gleamed under the sun. The

Luba boy drumming for glowing leaf-spirit in dense forest DR Congo folklore

The Drummer and the Forest Spirit

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Congolese (DRC) Folktales·Tunisian Folktales

The Drummer and the Forest Spirit — A traditional Luba Folktales from DR Congo

Teke boy playing magical talking drum Congo-Brazzaville folklore

The Boy and the Talking Drum

African Folktales·Central African Folktales

The Boy and the Talking Drum — A traditional Teke Folktales from Congo-Brazzaville

Cloud elder pouring rain over Fang rainforest village Gabon folklore

How the Rain Learned to Fall

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Gabonese Folktales

How the Rain Learned to Fall — A traditional Fang Folktales from Gabon

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