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A boastful frog on a riverbank in Gabon, challenging a sparrow in the air and fish in the river - Gabonese folktale

The Boastful Frog

by Elizabeth Fabowale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Gabonese Folktales·Mpongwe Folktales

In the lush forests and rivers of Gabon, where the air echoed with the songs of birds and the rush of flowing waters, there lived a frog who thought himself the greatest of all creatures. His skin glistened green in the sunlight, and his strong legs gave him the power to leap across streams and through tall grasses. Because of

Kalulu the Hare beats a drum inside a pumpkin in the Elephant’s belly, Zambian Luchazi folktale.

African Folktales·Southern African Folktales·Zambian Folktales

Kalulu and the Elephant: A Zambian Folktale

Kalulu the Hare was known throughout the land for his tireless energy and remarkable cleverness. Unlike most animals, who often depended on nature’s whims, Kalulu took matters into his own paws. He cultivated vast gardens filled with fresh vegetables, cabbages, carrots, lettuce, turnips, and maize. He was so diligent in

Tortoise hiding in his shell while Leopard looks frustrated - Gabonese folktale

The Tortoise and the Leopard

Deep in the forests of Gabon, where tall trees reached toward the

Hare watches lion confront hyena in scorched savanna; Mossi folktale scene with earthy storybook colors.

The Hare and the Lion: A Mossi Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Deception and Justice

One scorching afternoon, a fire swept across the savanna, reaching the den

Kalulu the Hare racing while the Tortoise calmly appears ahead at each milestone, Zambian Luchazi folktale.

Kalulu and the Tortoise: A Zambian Folktale

African Folktales·Southern African Folktales·Zambian Folktales

It is often said: “Hard work and humility earn respect; respect can lead to pride; and pride, in turn, brings downfall.” These words proved true in the life of

Kantebay Sallim and Cali wad Maco – Tigrean Legend

The Story of Kantebay Sallim and Cali wad Maco: A Tigrean Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Pride and Retribution

African Folktales·East African Folktales·Eritrean Folktales

On a rugged mountain in Tigre, Eritrea, the village of Kantebay Sallim stood proud, perched like a sentinel above the valleys below. Not far away, in the district of

Illustration of Kaonde folktale showing hunter, dog, lion, and clever use of a bell in Zambia.

The Bell That Outwitted the Lion: A Kaonde Folktale from Zambia

African Folktales·Southern African Folktales·Zambian Folktales

In a quiet village of Zambia, there once lived a humble hunter whose life revolved around the forest. He was not a man of wealth or power, but he

Illustration of Kaonde folktale showing boys, girls, magical dog, and Zambian cultural setting.

The Dog That United the Boys and Girls: A Kaonde Folktale from Zambia

African Folktales·Southern African Folktales·Zambian Folktales

Long ago, deep within the forests of Zambia, a strange division separated boys and girls into two villages across a wide river. The boys lived alone in their huts

Gazelle presenting dried meat to a mother and daughter in a Congolese folktale, forest background.

The Gazelle’s Clever Quest for a Wife: A Congolese Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Congolese (DRC) Folktales

Once upon a time, in the deep forests of the Congo, there lived a graceful Gazelle who longed to find a wife. His heart was restless, and so he

Crow and Dove before elders in Congolese folktale about greed, honesty, and justice.

The Crow and the Dove: A Congolese Folktale of Greed and Consequences

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Congolese (DRC) Folktales

Long ago, deep within the lands of Congo where vast forests stretched endlessly and the cries of birds filled the air, two companions, the Crow and the Dove, agreed

Gazelle and Palm-Rat in Congolese folktale, palm tree scene with fire and smoke.

The Gazelle and the Palm-Rat: A Congolese Folktale of Broken Promises

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Congolese (DRC) Folktales

In the heart of a great forest in Congo, where tall palm trees swayed gently under the golden sun, a hungry Gazelle wandered restlessly in search of food. His

Abunawas the clever jester ensures justice for a man wronged in a sea bet, Eritrean folktale.

Abunawas and the Bet: An Eritrean Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Clever Justice

African Folktales·East African Folktales·Eritrean Folktales

Once upon a time in a coastal village of Eritrea, two men made a daring bet. One said to his companion, “If you spend a night in the middle

Leopard boiling a pot while clever Gazelle escapes as dog in Congolese folktale.

The Leopard and His Mother’s Teeth: A Congolese Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Congolese (DRC) Folktales

In the heart of the African forest, where the air was thick with the scent of wild herbs and the rustle of unseen creatures, a clever Gazelle returned home

A clever scorpion trapped by desert spirits and watched by animals - Mauritanian folktale

The Trickster Scorpion and the Desert Spirits

African Folktales·West African Folktales

In the vast deserts of Mauritania, where golden sands stretched endlessly under the burning sun and the winds carried ancient whispers, lived a small scorpion with a big reputation.

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