Nyikang, the Spirit King of the Shilluk
Long ago when the Shilluk people lived close to the banks of the great Nile they spoke often of Nyikang, the culture hero who
The Rope Between Heaven and Earth
In the earliest days of the world, when the earth was fresh and the sky hung close above, there was no great distance between
The King of the Cats
In the quaint riverside village of Tabby-on-Thames, where cobblestone streets wound between thatched-roof cottages and the ancient church bell tower cast long shadows across
How Kalulu Outsmarted the Cruel Chief: A Zambian Bemba Folktale
Once, word reached Kalulu the Hare of a cruel custom in a neighbouring village, where a proud Chief and his vain daughter devised a
How Kalulu Outsmarted the Lion: A Zambian Bemba Folktale
The Lion, king of the forest, had once again become uncontrollable. His aggression struck fear into the hearts of both animals and humans. Day
Mouse Deer’s Greatest Adventures
In the lush tropical forests of African, where mighty rivers wind through dense jungles and ancient trees tower toward the sky, lived the most
The Two Eyes Fairy Tale
Deep in the heart of an ancient forest, where tall pine trees whispered secrets to the wind and morning mist clung to moss-covered stones,
Kalulu, the Hare, and the Snake: A Bemba Folktale from Zambia
Chief Mukulu’s chiefdom was in turmoil. Fear hung thick in the air, keeping men, women, and children locked inside their huts. No one dared
Kalulu and the Cunning Hyena: A Zambian Folktale
One summer, the forest became unbearably hot. The rains had ceased, and every water-hole had dried up, leaving the earth cracked and parched. Dust
Kalulu and the Tortoise: A Zambian Folktale
It is often said: “Hard work and humility earn respect; respect can lead to pride; and pride, in turn, brings downfall.” These words proved
