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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

A young prince standing at a desert oasis with animals nearby - Mauritanian folktale

The Lost Son of the Saharan King

African Folktales·West African Folktales

Long ago, in the vast expanse of the Saharan desert, a proud kingdom flourished under the rule of a wise and just king. Sand dunes stretched endlessly around the

A magical singing camel in a Mauritanian desert village surrounded by villagers and animals - Mauritanian folktale

The Tale of the Singing Camel

African Folktales·Burkinabe Folktales·West African Folktales

In a sun-scorched desert of Mauritania, where golden sands stretched endlessly and the wind carried whispers of ancient secrets, a small village lay quietly among the dunes. Life was

A clever desert fox at a hidden oasis in the Mauritanian desert surrounded by animals - Mauritanian folktale

The Clever Desert Fox and the Hidden Oasis

African Folktales·West African Folktales

In the endless sands of the Mauritanian desert, where the sun scorched the earth by day and the winds whispered secrets at night, a clever desert fox roamed. The

A magical drum in a Mossi village surrounded by elders and young leaders - Burkinabe folktale

The Origin of the Mossi Kingdom’s Drum

African Folktales·Burkinabe Folktales·West African Folktales

Long ago, in the rolling plains of what is now Burkina Faso, a young people were learning how to live in harmony with the land and one another. Among

A clever hare standing under a giant baobab tree with glowing fruits, surrounded by forest creatures - Burkinabe folktale

The Trickster Hare and the Sacred Baobab Tree

African Folktales·Burkinabe Folktales·West African Folktales

In a small village in Burkina Faso, where the golden sun warmed the earth and the winds whispered through the tall grasses, there stood a great baobab tree. Its

Illustration of Hare tricking sparrows into a gourd in a Gambian folktale of wit and restraint.

The Cunning Hare and the Sparrows| A Gambian Folktale of Wit and Restraint

African Folktales·Gambian Folktales·West African Folktales

Long ago, when animals still sought wisdom directly from the Creator, Hare, known across the land for his cunning tricks, grew restless. Though already clever, he desired to be

Illustration of a wolf chased by Abdou Dhiabare as a fly in a Gambian folktale.

The Wolf and Abdou Dhiabare|A Gambian Folktale of Death and Deception

African Folktales·Gambian Folktales·West African Folktales

In a quiet stretch of wilderness, an ox had died, and its carcass had begun to rot under the heat of the sun. The smell of decay drifted across

Hare tricks hyena during sacrifice at dawn, Mossi folktale scene with goat, chickens, and mountain backdrop.

The Hare and the Hyena: A Mossi Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Gluttony and Self-Control

African Folktales·Burkinabe Folktales·West African Folktales

One day, the hare’s child fell gravely ill. Desperate to save him, the hare went to consult a diviner, a wise man trusted by the Mossi people to reveal

Illustration of the boastful man carrying the talking head in a Gambian folktale.

The Head | A Gambian Folktale

African Folktales·Gambian Folktales·West African Folktales

Long ago, in a Gambian village, there lived a man known for his arrogance. He adorned himself with weapons and strode about with pride, boasting endlessly of his courage

Hare carries Dog in a basket across Hyena’s field in this Mossi folktale from Burkina Faso.

The Friendship Between Hare and Dog: A Mossi Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Loyalty and False Companionship

African Folktales·Burkinabe Folktales·West African Folktales

Mba-Soamba, the hare, and Mba-Baga, the dog, were once the closest of friends. Their bond was deep, their laughter constant, and their companionship steady. Yet beneath this friendship, Hare carried

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