Maku Mawu and Maku Fia – An African Folktale of Fate and Justice
Long ago, in a village in Africa, there lived two men who were the closest of friends. They were inseparable, always seen together whether
The Lion and the Wolf – An African Folktale of Justice
Once upon a time, in a quiet village, there lived an old woman who owned a fine flock of sheep. She cared for them
Why the Lizard Continually Moves His Head Up and Down – An Ashanti Folktale
Long ago, in the heart of an Ashanti village in Ghana, lived a king who ruled with wisdom and strength. This king was blessed
To Lose an Elephant for the Sake of a Wren | Wolof Folktale
Long ago in the land of the Wolof people of Senegal, there stood a tree so vast that it seemed to touch the very
Anansi and Nothing
Long ago in West Africa, there lived two very different men who became neighbors. One was Anansi the Spider, sly and cunning as always,
The Six Brothers Quest for Sight
In the dusty lands of Algeria, where the desert winds carry ancient stories across endless dunes, there once lived a man blessed with abundance
King Chameleon and the Clever Trick of the Animals
Long ago, when the world was still young, all animals lived together in peace and friendship. They roamed the forests, meadows, and rivers without
The Mule and the Golden Load
In the rugged landscapes of Algeria, where the Atlas Mountains cast their ancient shadows across valleys carved by countless generations of wind and water,
Solomon House of Eggs
In the golden age of ancient kingdoms, when the name of Solomon, son of David, was whispered with reverence from the cedars of Lebanon
The Lion and the Son of Woman
In the ancient days when the world was young and magic flowed freely through the desert winds, all beasts possessed the gift of speech.
