Yam-yende Outsmarts Her Aunt: A Mossi Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Cleverness and Wisdom
In a bustling Mossi village of Burkina Faso, a group of children awaited a visit from their aunt. When she arrived, they were overjoyed,
The Terrible Child and the Birds: A Mossi Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Courage and Cleverness
In a small Mossi village, there lived a woman who could not bear children. One day, in search of a cure for her barrenness,
The Witch: A Mossi Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Caution and Vigilance
Once upon a time, there lived a man who had several daughters. Each day, when he returned home from his work in the fields,
The Hare and the Lion: A Mossi Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Deception and Justice
One scorching afternoon, a fire swept across the savanna, reaching the den of the lion’s cubs. The lion, furious and determined, promised a buffalo
The Hyena and the Old Woman’s Horn| A Gambian Folktale
It was a time of famine, when the land lay bare and food was scarce, and many creatures wandered in hunger. Amid this harsh
The Fox and the Rabbit | A Gambian Tale of Cunning and Betrayal
One bright morning along the winding river that threaded through the Gambian plains, the fox approached the rabbit with a smile that did not
The Hare’s Quest for Greater Wisdom | A Gambian Folktale
One day, the hare, known for his wit and mischief, presented himself before God with a bold request. He bowed low and pleaded, “Lord,
The Cunning Hare and the Sparrows| A Gambian Folktale of Wit and Restraint
Long ago, when animals still sought wisdom directly from the Creator, Hare, known across the land for his cunning tricks, grew restless. Though already
The Wolf, the Ox, and the Elephant| A Gambian Folktale of Deception and Justice
On a moonlit night, a lone wolf wandered restlessly across the open plains, driven by unrelenting hunger. His stomach growled, and his sharp eyes
The Wolf and Abdou Dhiabare|A Gambian Folktale of Death and Deception
In a quiet stretch of wilderness, an ox had died, and its carcass had begun to rot under the heat of the sun. The
