Of the Pretty Girl and the Seven Jealous Women
In a quiet village, long ago, there lived a young girl whose beauty was known throughout the land. She was not only fair in
The Dance for Water or Rabbit’s Triumph
Long ago, during a time of terrible drought, the earth grew dry and lifeless. Rivers shrank into empty beds, springs ceased to bubble, and
Jackal’s Bride
The tale of Jackal’s Bride comes from the oral traditions of Southern Africa, a land where stories echo through the savannas, teaching lessons through animal
Cunning Hare & the Jeweler’s Children
In the bustling markets of ancient Senegal, where the sound of hammering gold and silver rang through the air, there lived a skilled jeweler
Jackal, Dove, and Heron
Long ago, in the vast landscapes of Southern Africa, a story unfolded between three very different creatures: Jackal, Dove, and Heron. Each of them
Elephant and Tortoise
Long ago, in the wide plains of Southern Africa, two mighty forces quarreled, Elephant, the giant of the earth, and Rain, the life-giver from
The Judgment of Baboon
In the days when animals still walked and talked with the wisdom of men, Baboon once found himself in possession of a cowhide. It
The Zebra Stallion
Long ago, in the days when animals were not yet as we know them now, there was a stallion unlike any other. He lived
Tortoises Hunting Ostriches
In the vast, sunlit plains of Southern Africa, where the red earth met the golden horizon, there lived a great community of tortoises. Unlike
The Seven Goats and the Evil Spirit
In the rolling hills of an ancient Algerian village, there lived a hardworking man blessed with abundance, seven strong sons, seven goats, and a
