When Pride Meets Truth: An Angolan Folktale that Teaches Lessons on Wisdom and Strength
Long ago, in the vast forests and open plains of Angola, the Lion raised his mighty voice in a roar that shook the trees
The Son of Kimanaueze and the Daughter of Sun and Moon: A Kimbundu Folktale
Long ago, in the land of the Kimbundu people, there lived a man named Kimanaueze who had a son destined for greatness. When this
Mutelembe and Ngunga | A Kimbundu Folktale on Betrayal, Loyalty, and Truth
Two men, elder and younger, once said to each other, “Let us go hunting!” The younger man had two loyal dogs, one named Mutelembe
Mr. Carry-Me-Not and Mr. Tell-Me-Not | A Folktale from Angola on Listening, Trust, and Consequences
Long ago, in the land of Angola, there lived two companions known by their strange names: Mr. Carry-Me-Not and Mr. Tell-Me-Not. Both were traders,
The Four Uouas: An Angolan Folktale on Wisdom, Marriage, and Fairness
Long ago, in the household of Na Kimanaueze kia Tumb’a Ndala, a respected man loved by many, four daughters were born to one mother.
The Kianda and the Young Woman: An Angolan Folktale of Desire, Loss, and Vigilance.
A woman lived quietly with her two daughters, caring for them as best as she could. One day, a strange and unsettling figure appeared
The Children of the Widow: An Angolan Folktale of Courage, Vigilance, and Justice
Once, in a quiet Angolan village, a woman bore her children and raised them with love. Their father passed away too soon, leaving her
The Girls and the Ma-Kishi: An Angolan Folktale of Wisdom, Vigilance, and Courage
Long ago, there were three young women who often visited the Ma-Kishi, mysterious spirit-people who lived far from their village. The distance between the
Ngana Samba and the Ma-Kishi: A Kimbundu Folktale of Courage, Motherhood, and Escape.
long ago, during the dry season, the people of a village gathered to burn the prairie. Men and women worked together: the men hunted
Sudika-Mbambi and Kabundungulu: A Kimbundu Folktale of Courage, Betrayal, and the Division of Brothers.
Let us tell of Ngana Kimanaueze kia Tumba a Ndala, beloved among friends, who begat a son named Nga Nzua of Kimanaueze. One day,
