Imana and the Quest for Death: A Burundian Folktale
Long ago, when the land of Burundi was still being shaped by divine hands, Imana, the supreme being, walked among men. He traveled across the
The Story of the Sacred Drum: A Burundian Folktale
Long ago, when the hills of Burundi were still clothed in untouched forests and the rivers flowed like veins of silver through the valleys,
The Tale of the Intore Warriors: Burundian Folktale
In the heart of Burundi’s hills, where green valleys stretch toward the horizon and rivers cut deep paths through fertile lands, a legend was
Ngabo the Brave Warrior: A Burundian Folktale
In the rolling hills and fertile valleys of Burundi, where rivers sparkle beneath the African sun and mountains stand like ancient guardians, tales of
The Legend of the Burundian Origin
Long ago, before rivers carved their paths through the valleys and before mountains rose proudly above the plains, there was only silence and emptiness.
The Elephant and the River: Burundian Folktale
In the wide savannas of Burundi, where the sun burns like fire upon the earth and tall acacia trees stretch their branches toward the
The Clever Hare and the Ferocious Lion: A Burundian Folktale
In the heart of the Burundi wilderness, where tall grasses swayed in the wind and the cries of wild creatures echoed across the plains,
How Tortoise Humbled the Boasting Hunter
In the forests of Gabon, hunters and animals lived in constant watchfulness of one another. The hunter needed the forest to survive, while the
The Crocodile’s Judgment
In the heart of Gabon’s lush forests, the animals lived in a fragile balance of peace and quarrel. When disagreements arose, they often sought
The Tale of the Mysterious Lake Tanganyika: A Burundian Folktale
Long ago, before Burundi became the land of villages, fields, and bustling markets, the world was shaken by a great flood. The gods, angered by
