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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

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

Once upon a time in a coastal village of Eritrea, two men

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

Hare dancing in trousers releasing ashes, outsmarting Elephant and Buffalo in Mossi folktale.

Hare and the Bull: A Mossi Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Trickery and Cleverness

African Folktales·Burkinabe Folktales·West African Folktales

One day, the animals of the wilderness received a generous gift: a fine bull. It was agreed that the bull should not belong to just one creature without effort, so

Hare’s glowing eyes frighten Jackal in the Angolan bush, traditional African folktale scene of wit and fear.

Jackal and Hare: An Angolan Folktale that Teaches Lessons on Greed, Pride, and Deceit

African Folktales·Angolan Folktales·Southern African Folktales

In the heart of Angola, where the bush stretches wide with tall grasses swaying in the wind and the shadows of acacia trees paint the earth, there lived two

Hare traps Leopard in a basket with wit and courage in this classic Angolan folktale.

The Hare and the Leopard | An Angolan Folktale

African Folktales·Angolan Folktales·Southern African Folktales

Hare plaited a long, sturdy basket and said to himself, “I will go to bind squashes in the field.” With determination, he set off along the dusty road that

Fenda Maria reveals her hidden glory in church with treasures and music, from a traditional Angolan folktale.

The Story of Fenda Maria and Nga Nzua: Traditional Folktale of the Kimbundu People, Angola

African Folktales·Angolan Folktales·Southern African Folktales

I often tell the story of Nga Nzua, son of Kinoueza kia Tumb’a Ndala. When his father died, and soon after his mother too, he was left with only

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,

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