The Takatra and the Owl: A Malagasy Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Betrayal and Broken Promises
The takatra and the owl once swore themselves as blood brothers. At first, their bond seemed strong, but what began as trust would soon
The Hare and the Lion : A Zambian (Bemba) Folktale
The lion’s terrible appetite had emptied the bush of game, and fear clung to every village and kopje. For many nights the great beast
The Hedgehog and the Wild Cat: A Madagascan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Deception and Consequences
It is told among the Betsileo people of Madagascar that once, long ago, a hedgehog and a wild cat swore a blood pact, binding
The Wild Cat, the Dog, and the Rooster: A Madagascan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Loyalty and Consequences
Long ago in Madagascar, three unlikely companions, a wild cat, a dog, and a rooster, swore a blood pact of friendship. Bound by this solemn
The Fish Wife: A Zambian Bemba Folktale
Once, in a small Zambian village, there lived a girl whose life was marked by hardship and sorrow. She was small in stature, plain
The Hunter and the Bottomless Pot
In the time when hunters were the pride of every village, there lived a man named Thomas. He was strong and swift, his bow
How the First Fire Came to the People
Long ago, before the time of warmth and light, the world of humans was covered in endless cold and darkness. The nights were long
Why the Bat Flies Only at Night
Long ago, when the world was young and all creatures lived together in uneasy peace, there came a great quarrel between the animals of
The Drum That Spoke Like a Man
Long ago, in a village deep within the green hills of Sierra Leone, there lived a drummer named Kanu. He was the guardian of
Tiny Titi’s Clever Trick: A Folktale of Courage and Wit | From Bemba, Zambia
It was a terrible day in the forest, especially for the animals that lived only on grass and leaves. The lion, the fiercest hunter
