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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

Illustration of Mouse gnawing mahogany tree to win his wife in Congolese folktale.

How the Mouse Won His Wife: A Congolese Folktale

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

Long ago, in a quiet village, a husband and wife welcomed the birth of a daughter. From the very beginning, the father declared that only a man strong enough

Leopard stuck to wooden Nkondi fetish in Congolese folktale with Gazelle nearby.

The Leopard and the Nkondi: A Wooden Fetish | A Congolese Folktale

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

In the distant past, when the world was young and the forests of the Congo echoed with the voices of animals, the Leopard and the Gazelle were neighbours. Both

Partridge’s eggs guarded by python, saved by ants in Congolese folktale.

How the Ants Rescued the Partridge’s Eggs : A Congolese Folktale

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

Once upon a time, deep within the lush forests of the Congo, a Partridge carefully laid her eggs in a hidden nest. She nestled them tenderly, protecting them with

Leopard boiling a pot while clever Gazelle escapes as dog in Congolese folktale.

The Leopard and His Mother’s Teeth: A Congolese Folktale

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

In the heart of the African forest, where the air was thick with the scent of wild herbs and the rustle of unseen creatures, a clever Gazelle returned home

Dog chasing Palm-rat in a Congolese folktale with Hawk and Eagle flying away.

Why the Dog and the Palm-Rat Hate Each Other: A Congolese Folktale

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

Long ago, in the lush forests and grasslands of Central Africa, four unusual companions, the Dog, the Palm-rat, the Hawk, and the Eagle set out together on a journey.

Gazelle boasting at dice game, animals listening, Central African folktale.

The Gazelle’s Trick and the Leopard’s Loss: A Traditional African Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Central African Republic Folktales

Once upon a time, deep in the forest, a Leopard became the proud mother of seven cubs. She loved her young ones dearly, but motherhood also came with responsibility.

Illustration of Driver-ant and Small-ant in a Congolese folktale, showing patience triumphing over pride and strength.

The Driver-Ant and the Small-Ant: A Folktale from Congo

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

Long ago, deep in the heart of the Congo, two ants of very different natures began an argument that would leave the forest creatures a timeless lesson. One was

Cock Fowl tricks Leopard with a clever head-hiding illusion in a Congolese folktale.

The Cock Fowl and the Leopard | A Congolese Folktale

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

Once upon a time, in a village deep within the Congo forests, a friendship grew between an unlikely pair, a cock Fowl and a Leopard. Though one was small

Parchment-style illustration of wise Cameroonian chief settling goat dispute in village courtyard with gathered villagers.

The Wise Chief of Isangele

African Folktales·Cameroonian Folktales

In the verdant hills of ancient Cameroon, where the morning mist clung to emerald valleys and the sacred baobab trees stretched their mighty arms toward the heavens, there stood

Parchment-style illustration of Creator blessing diverse humans with gifts of sun, snow, forest, and sea in Cameroon.

Why There Are Different Races on Earth

African Folktales·Cameroonian Folktales

In the time before memory, when the world was young and unmarked by the footsteps of countless generations, the Creator looked upon the earth with loving eyes and breathed

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