The Orphan Boy and the Magic Stone
Long ago, in a small village deep within the African forest, there lived an orphan boy. His parents had passed away when he was
The ’Nsasak Bird and the Odudu Bird
Long ago, when the world was still fresh with stories, two birds were the closest of friends: the ’Nsasak bird and the Odudu bird.
Concerning the Fate of Essido and His Evil Companions
Long ago, in the days when kingdoms stood strong and stories carried the weight of truth, there lived a man named Essido. He was
The King and the ’Nsiat Bird
Long ago, in a land of rivers, forests, and timeless songs, there lived a powerful king. Though he commanded warriors, ruled over vast lands,
The King and the Juju Tree
Long ago, when kingdoms were still young and stories traveled on the breath of griots, there lived a mighty king whose wealth and power
The Elephant and the Tortoise
Long ago, when the earth was still new and the balance between animals was being written through trials, quarrels, and trickery, the elephant and
Why the Worms Live Underneath the Ground
Long ago, in the reign of King Eyo III, harmony and rivalry walked side by side in the land of men and animals. King
Crocodile’s Treason
Long ago, when animals still spoke and lived much like humans, Crocodile held a position of authority over all water creatures. He was the
The Lioness and the Ostrich
Long ago, in the open plains of Africa, when animals spoke and tested one another’s strength, there lived a mighty lioness. She was feared
The Clever Little Jackal and the Lion
Long ago, when animals lived, spoke, and hunted much like people, there was a little Jackal who was as sharp-witted as he was quick
