The Hare and the Two-Mouthed Python: A Bemba Folktale from Zambia
Long ago, when life was unhurried and time seemed to wait for every man’s turn at happiness, there was a village sunk in deep
The Rhinoceros and the Turtle: A Bemba Folktale from Zambia
A family of rhinoceroses once sat together after a meal, speaking of life on earth and in heaven. Some praised heaven as a place
The Wild Ox: A Madagascan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Pride and Humility
Long ago, in the fertile valleys of Madagascar, a mighty wild ox roamed freely. He had no hump upon his back, yet he stood tall
Frogs and the Heron: A Madagascan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Contentment and Leadership
Long ago, in the heart of Madagascar, the frogs of a wide, rippling pond lived together in peace. The waters were cool, ringed with reeds,
The Big Eel and the Little Eel: A Madagascan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Obedience and Wisdom
Long ago, in the watery depths where rivers wound their way through the land of the Antambahoaka people, there lived two eels, one great
The Crocodile and the Pig: A Madagascan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Friendship and Betrayal
Long ago, in the heart of Madagascar, the crocodile and the pig shared an unusual friendship. Bound not by chance but by a solemn
The Guinea Fowl and the Takatra: A Madagascan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Gratitude and Reciprocity
Long ago, in the villages of Madagascar, when animals still shared their voices with humans and the forest echoed with their laughter and quarrels,
Why Snakes Eat Frogs: A Madagascan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Pride and Revenge
Long ago, in the time when animals still made pacts and spoke with voices like our own, a snake met a frog on the
The Takatra and the Owl: A Malagasy Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Betrayal and Broken Promises
The takatra and the owl once swore themselves as blood brothers. At first, their bond seemed strong, but what began as trust would soon
The Hare and the Lion : A Zambian (Bemba) Folktale
The lion’s terrible appetite had emptied the bush of game, and fear clung to every village and kopje. For many nights the great beast
