The Hunter Who Angered the Forest Spirits
Long ago, deep in the forests of Togo, there lived a skilled hunter. He knew every trail, every hidden grove, and every animal’s hiding
The Girl Who Spoke with the River
Long ago, in a small village along the Volta River, there lived a gentle and kind-hearted girl. She loved the land, the trees, and
The Hyena Who Wanted to Dance Like a Man
Long ago, in the forests of southern Togo, there lived a hyena who was always watching humans from the shadows. He admired the way
The Eagle and the Child of Destiny
Long ago, in the hills and forests of Togo, a child was born under unusual signs. The villagers whispered that he was destined for
The Twins and the Talking Drum
Long ago in the village of Seva in the Volta Region, there were twins who were unlike any other children. From the moment they
The Punishment of the Deceitful Tortoise : A Bakongo Folktale
One day, the cunning Tortoise set a trap, hoping to secure food for himself. Before long, an unsuspecting antelope was caught in it. Instead
The Grey Heron and the Ungrateful Frog
In the peaceful wetlands where the great river meandered through lush countryside, there stood a magnificent swamp bordered by towering papyrus reeds that swayed
The Crimson-Striped Lily
In the heart of ancient Uganda, where rolling green hills stretched endlessly toward distant purple mountains, there lived a king whose greatest treasure was
The Kingfisher and the Owl | A Bakongo Folktale from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Long ago, among the Bakongo people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, two proud birds, the Owl and the Kingfisher, sat in dispute over
Tunga and the Squirrel : A Bakongo Folktale from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Once, long ago in the lands of the Bakongo people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, there lived a man named Tunga. He was
