The Talking Tree: A Sudanese Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Greed and Gratitude
Long ago, in the heart of the forest, a poor man wandered in search of firewood. His clothes were tattered, his hands rough from
The Hyena and the Hare: A Sudanese Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Greed and Justice
Once, in the land of the Nuba people, a Hyena and a Hare went hunting together. The Hyena was large, muscular, and feared by
The Son Who Tried to Outwit His Father: Congo Folktale
One day, a young son proudly challenged his father, saying, “I will hide, and you will never be able to find me.” The father,
Why the Small-Ants Live in Houses: Congo Folktale
In the heart of the Congo, there are countless species of ants, yet two in particular stand out in the daily lives of the
The Leopard Is Outwitted by the Gazelle, the Rat, and the Frog: Congo Folktale
Deep in the forests of the Congo, a powerful Leopard owned a splendid plum tree whose branches hung heavy with ripe fruit. The Leopard
When Death Entered the World
Long ago, in the time when the world was still young, humans lived in a state of harmony with the sky and the earth.
Why the Hyena Howls at Night
Long ago, when animals still spoke to one another and lived close to humans, there was a hyena whose greed knew no limits. Unlike
Why the Jackal Howls at the Moon: A Folktale from Zambia
Long ago, deep within the dark forests of Zambia, there lived a mighty Jackal. He was no ordinary creature, large, strong, and feared by
A Different Baby: A Zambian Folktale of Transformation and Love
Long ago, in a time when the world still brimmed with wonders and strange happenings, there lived a man and his wife in a
The Wax-Maidens: A Zambian Folktale of Beauty and Fragility
In a quiet Zambian village, deep within the forest, lived the wife of a hunter who possessed a rare and gifted hand. With clay,
