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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

Illustration of Jackal howling at the Moon holding his stolen golden spear in a traditional Zambian folktale scene.

Why the Jackal Howls at the Moon: A Folktale from Zambia

Long ago, deep within the dark forests of Zambia, there lived a

Gazelle and Leopard in an Equatorial Guinea folktale, family quarrel with elders teaching restraint and wisdom over anger.

Gazelle and Leopard: An Equatorial Guinea Folktale of Restraint.

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

In a far-off village, Gazelle and Leopard once decided to live side by side as neighbours and kin. Together, they built a town: Leopard took his place at one

Animals panic from Fly’s boast, ending with Crocodile’s greedy death, Equatorial Guinea folktale illustration, earthy parchment style.

How Fly’s Boast Spread Panic and Crocodile’s Greed Brought Death: An Equatorial Guinea Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

One morning, Adder went to bathe, enjoying the cool water before returning to anoint his body with rich nyimba oil, pressed from bamboo-palm nuts. Gleaming with the sheen of

Lombolokindi with magic spear on elephant’s body, foreign ship approaching, Equatorial Guinean folktale of ivory trade origins.

The Origin of the Ivory Trade: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago in the land that is now Equatorial Guinea, there lived a mighty king named Ukanakadi. He had many wives, and among them one gave birth to a son,

Chameleon outsmarts Leopard at dawn, Equatorial Guinean folktale about justice, patience, and fairness with goats and sheep.

Do Not Impose on the Weak: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale that Teaches Lessons on Justice and Patience

African Folktales·East African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, in the lush villages of Equatorial Guinea, two neighbors lived apart yet knew each other well: Yongolokodi the Chameleon and Nja the Leopard. Each had his own

Leopard and forest animals with nephew by stream, scene from Equatorial Guinean folktale of greed and betrayal.

Leopard’s Hunting Companions: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale of Greed, Deception, and Consequences

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, in the deep forests of Equatorial Guinea, Leopard lived with his companions and his sister’s son in the same town. Among his friends were Etoli the House-Rat,

Equatorial Guinean folktale of Tortoise tricking Leopard by the river with an egg-like object.

The Deceptions of Tortoise: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale of Greed, Pride, and Consequences

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, in the deep forests of Equatorial Guinea, where rivers shimmered like polished bronze and the air rang with bird calls, Tortoise (Kudu) and Leopard (Nja) built a

Goat and mother hiding as Leopard attacks Antelope in this Equatorial Guinean folktale of pride and survival.

Why Goats Became Domestic: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale of Pride and Survival

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, in the forests of Equatorial Guinea, there lived a proud goat named Tomba-Ya-Taba and his mother. Goat often boasted to her of the magic-medicine he possessed, an enchanted

A proud goat challenges rivals in a village contest, traditional Equatorial Guinean folktale of pride and humility.

The Goat’s Tournament: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale of Strength, Pride, and Shame

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, in the villages of Equatorial Guinea, the animals lived not only by their strength but also by their pride. Among them, none carried more dignity than the

Leopard seeks marriage with a maiden but faces trials from townspeople in this Equatorial Guinean folktale.

The Leopard’s Marriage Journey: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, when the villages of Equatorial Guinea still pulsed with the rhythm of drums and the forest whispered secrets to those who listened, there lived a Leopard of

A brave Somali girl sitting on a tree branch near a lake with a mortar in her hands, while a lion and wild animals search below - Somali folktale

The Girl and the Lion

African Folktales·East African Folktales

Once upon a time, in a village by the vast Somali plains, there lived a young girl named Fatima. She was engaged to a man, and her family awaited

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