The Tortoise, the Dog, and the Farmer
In the ancient land of Kurumi, nestled in the heart of southwestern Nigeria, a terrible famine had settled over the villages like a dark
The Man from the River: Anuak Folktale from Ethiopia
Long ago, by the slow, winding waters of the Alwaro River, two young women named Achala and Ajulo went down with their spears, hoping
Obang and His Dog: An Anuak Folktale from Ethiopia
Obang had a dog that was unlike any other in the village. It was strong and swift, with eyes sharp enough to follow the
How the Chipmunk Got Its Stripes
Long, long ago, when the world was still young and animals could speak as clearly as humans do today, there lived a small creature
How Tortoise Captured the Elephant
In the time when animals possessed the gift of speech and kingdoms were ruled by wisdom rather than warfare alone, there lived a powerful
The Tortoise and the Drum
Long ago in the forests of Ghana, the clever tortoise wandered about looking for food. One day, as he walked along a path, his
How the Chipmunk Got Its Stripes
A very long time ago, the Chipmunk looked exactly like the Squirrel. He had no markings on his back and no stripes to set
Ijapa and the Sky Feast
In the days when animals spoke with human voices and walked upright like people, a terrible famine descended upon the animal kingdom like a
The Tortoise Captures the Elephant
Once there lived a mighty king who longed for the greatest prize of all: the elephant. The king admired the elephant’s size, strength, and
The Tortoise, the Dog and the Farmer
Long ago, in the land of Kurumi in southwestern Nigeria, a famine struck with great force. The villages were dry and lifeless, crops failed,
