Ananse and the Pot of Wisdom
In the ancient forests of Ghana, where towering trees formed green cathedrals and mysterious shadows danced between the leaves, lived the most cunning spider
The Monks’ Blessing
In the highlands of Tigray, where rocky mountains rise above winding paths and small villages rest under the sun, there lived an elderly couple
The Little Bird and the Elephant
Long ago, in the dry lands of Tigray where trees stretch toward the sun and rivers run low in summer, there lived a little
The Greedy Dog Who Lost Everything
Long ago, in the highlands of Tigray where the earth is rocky and the rivers run wide, there lived a dog whose ways were
How Mother Fox Outwitted the Hyena in Tigray
In the highlands of Tigray, Ethiopia, there lived a clever fox with her two young cubs. She named one Weynai, meaning not too bright,
The Father’s Plan: Anuak Folktale from Ethiopia
Once there was a man named Obang, a respected elder who had grown weak with age and sickness. He lay alone in his hut,
The Man, the Buffalo, and the Gift of Spears: Anuak Folktale from Ethiopia
Long, long ago, when the world was fresh and unspoiled, God shaped the earth with His hands. He carved the winding rivers and stretched
The Woman with Two Skins
In the ancient kingdom of Calabar, where the Cross River flowed like liquid silver through dense forests and thriving settlements, a mighty king named
Ituen and the King’s Wife
In the ancient kingdom of Calabar, where the mighty Cross River wound its way through dense forests and bustling settlements, lived a young man
How Monkey Outwitted Wolf with Music in Kenya
In a small clearing in the heart of the Kenyan forest, Monkey’s home had grown barren. The bulbs, wild yams, termites, and insects that
