A Jackal and a Wolf
Long ago, in the dusty villages of Southern Africa, a Jackal and a Wolf set out to find a master. They offered their strength
Why the Cat Kills Rats
Long ago, in a small village where animals lived and behaved much like people, there was a cat named Efiong. Unlike the sleek, well-fed
Why the Flies Bother the Cows
Long ago, in the days when animals could still speak and reason like humans, the cows of the land gathered for an important meeting.
The Tale of Deng and Deng – Vengeance, Sacrifice, and the War with Lions
Deng of the lioness hurried along the path in search of his brother. But Deng of the human mother, ashamed of his weakness, feared
The Tale of Deng and Deng – An Ancient Story of Brotherhood and Betrayal
Long ago, there lived an old man named Chol, who had two wives. One wife was the daughter of a human being, while the
Deng and the Lioness Stepmother: A Dinka Folktale of Betrayal and Survival
Long ago, in the lands of the Dinka people of Sudan, there lived an old man named Chol. He had two wives: one a
Aluel and the Sun: A Dinka Folktale of Love, Loss, and Betrayal
Ayak was a woman of extraordinary beauty. When she married a man named Chol, their union seemed blessed. Soon after their wedding, Ayak conceived
The Tragic Tale of Aluel: Love, Loss, and Pride in Dinka Folklore.
Among the Dinka people of South Sudan, stories were told around cattle-byres, where the fires burned low and children gathered to hear the wisdom
Aluel and Her Loving Father: Return and Ruin
When morning came, the people saw Aluel. She had returned from the realm of the Sun, more radiant than before. News of her spread
Aluel and Her Loving Father: Life with the Sun
Aluel ran until she reached a great river where the Sun was crossing. The water, heated by his fire, nearly burned her. The Sun
