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a proud man walking away while a lion, a snake, and a tree watch him with sadness in a traditional West African village scene – Wolof folktale

The Ungrateful Man

by Elizabeth Fabowale

African Folktales·Senegalese Folktales·West African Folktales·Wolof Folktales

Long ago in the land of the Wolof people of Senegal, there lived a poor hunter who spent most of his days roaming the forest. His bow was worn and his clothes were patched, yet he never lost hope that one day fortune would smile on him. One hot afternoon, when the sun beat down upon the trees and silence

Aclever hare and careless hyena from Senegalese Wolof folktales.”

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Senegalese Hare and Hyena stories

These are five short Wolof folktales from Senegal with the recurring trickster duo, the hare (clever, patient) and the hyena (lazy, careless). 1. The Hyena and the Hare with the Cooking Pot In one Wolof tale, the hare and the hyena decided to make clay cooking pots. The hare worked

A Senegalese waxambaane in traditional clothing walking under the moonlight with a stick in his hand

Two Senegalese Folktales of Wisdom and Courage

The Lion, the Jinn, and the Waxambaane Long ago, in the savannas

Wolof folktale showing a wolf confronted by the Spirit of Death in Senegal.

Two Wolof Folktales of Wisdom and Justice from Senegal

In Senegal, the Wolof people have a rich tradition of storytelling that

A hyena deceiving two sisters and their mother in a Wolof folktale from Senegal.”

The Hyena Who Pretended to be a Doctor – A Wolof Folktale from Senegal

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Long ago in a Wolof village in Senegal, two sisters named De N’Galack and Patte N’Galack lived with their aging mother. Life was hard, but the sisters loved their

The Hyena and the Hare with the Door

African Folktales·Senegalese Folktales·West African Folktales·Wolof Folktales

In a quiet Wolof village, two neighbors, the cunning hare and the stubborn hyena, decided to build new doors for their homes. Each wanted to show who could make

a hare sitting by a bright fire while a hyena coughs sadly in thick smoke, symbolizing wisdom over carelessness in a Senegalese folktale

The Hyena and the Hare with the Fire

African Folktales·Senegalese Folktales·West African Folktales·Wolof Folktales

In the old days of the Wolof people of Senegal, when the sun dipped low and the earth cooled, animals gathered to share warmth and wisdom. Among them lived

Fatou the midwife holding a newborn in a glowing palace -Wolof folktale.

The Midwife of Dakar: A Wolof Folktale from Senegal

African Folktales·Senegalese Folktales·West African Folktales·Wolof Folktales

Everyone in Dakar knew old Fatou. She was the midwife of the town, the one whose hands had welcomed countless babies into the world. Women trusted her skill, and

Samba Atta Dabo curing a bewitched girl while a shadowy sorcerer fades away – Wolof folktale from Senegal

The Bewitched Girl of Thievaly: A Wolof Folktale from Senegal

African Folktales·Senegalese Folktales·West African Folktales·Wolof Folktales

I am Samba Atta Dabo, and I am known as the one who cures those who have been struck down by sorcery. When sorcerers try to harm the innocent,

Hamadou receiving a glowing silver ring from a mystical figure – Wolof folktale from Senegal.

Hamadou and the Jinn: A Wolof Folktale from Senegal

African Folktales·Senegalese Folktales·West African Folktales·Wolof Folktales

In the land of Oualo, long ago, there lived a young man named Hamadou. He had a restless heart and a deep desire to learn, so he left his

A Wolof folktale illustration showing the clever hare filling a gourd with sparrows in Senegal.”

Cleverness and Betrayal: Two Wolof Folktales from Senegal

African Folktales·Senegalese Folktales·West African Folktales·Wolof Folktales

Wolof folktales from Senegal carry wisdom, humor, and warnings about human behavior. They often use animals and magical objects to teach lessons about cleverness, trust, and consequences. Two such

A traditional folktale illustration in warm sepia tones shows an elderly woman seated inside a rustic hut, clutching a magical horn. A hyena leans toward her, pleading with flattery. The background features a textured wall, a ceramic pot, and an open doorway revealing a lone tree and open fields. The art style includes faded ink lines and aged parchment texture. The only text is “OldFolktales.com” in the top right corner.

The Old Woman’s Magical Horn

African Folktales·Senegalese Folktales·West African Folktales·Wolof Folktales

In the ancient lands of Senegal, where the Wolof people have weathered countless seasons of both abundance and hardship, there came a time when the earth itself seemed to

Parchment-style illustration of a monkey, dog, hare, and hyena in Senegalese folktales, showing cleverness and patience.

Two Tales of Trickery and Wisdom from Senegal

African Folktales·Senegalese Folktales·Wolof Folktales

The Monkey and the Dog In the quiet stretches of Senegal, where the fields spread wide under the sun and farmers tilled the earth with care, two neighbors lived

A traditional folktale illustration in warm earthy tones shows a lifeless old woman lying on the floor of a rustic room, surrounded by scattered bones. A sinister hyena looms over her, snarling. Outside the open door, two grieving daughters react in horror one covering her mouth, the other clutching her head. The background features a lone tree and rolling hills under a parchment-toned sky. The only text is “OldFolktales.com” in the top right corner.

The Old Woman and the Hyena

African Folktales·Senegalese Folktales·West African Folktales·Wolof Folktales

In the sunbaked villages of Senegal, where the ancient Wolof people have passed down their wisdom through countless generations, there lived a family touched by both love and misfortune.

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