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African folktale

The Clever Little Jackal and the Lion

African Folktales·South African Folktales·Southern African Folktales

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 on his feet. One day, while roaming the bush in search of food, Jackal crossed paths with the mighty Lion. Lion, proud and strong, suggested they join forces for the day’s hunt. “Let us make an

Banyankole elder drumming to bring rain cattle nearby Uganda folklore

African Folktales·Ugandan Folktales

The Drum That Summoned Rain

The Drum That Summoned Rain — A traditional Banyankole Folktales from Uganda

Parchment-style illustration of lion looking at the sky without wings, animals watching, African folktale origin.

When Lion Could Fly

Long ago, in the days when the world was still young and

Udea and Her Seven Brothers

In a land where the desert winds carried both blessings and curses,

Kakpo kneels before Loko tree, dust on forehead, villagers vanished, Dahomean folktale.

Kakpo and the Promise to Loko: A Vodun Tale from Tendjñ

African Folktales·Beninese Folktales·Dahomean (Fon) Folktales·West African Folktales

In the early days, the tree called Loko was like any other in the forests of Tendjñ. Its branches stretched high, and its leaves whispered secrets with the wind.

Parchment-style illustration of a pretty girl tricked into a pit by seven jealous women in an African folktale.

Of the Pretty Girl and the Seven Jealous Women

African Folktales·Nigerian Folktales·West African Folktales

In a quiet village, long ago, there lived a young girl whose beauty was known throughout the land. She was not only fair in appearance, but kind in heart,

Maku Mawu finding the ring inside a fish in an African folktale.

Maku Mawu and Maku Fia – An African Folktale of Fate and Justice

African Folktales·Ghanaian Folktales·West African Folktales

Long ago, in a village in Africa, there lived two men who were the closest of friends. They were inseparable, always seen together whether in the fields, at the

A lion confronting a wolf in an African folktale scene.

The Lion and the Wolf – An African Folktale of Justice

African Folktales·Ghanaian Folktales·West African Folktales

Once upon a time, in a quiet village, there lived an old woman who owned a fine flock of sheep. She cared for them with great patience, feeding them

a jackal howling as burning fat scorches his back leaving a black stripe – western African folktale

Why Has Jackal a Long Black Stripe on His Back

African Folktales·Nigerian Folktales·West African Folktales

In the early days, when the world was still young and the animals often gathered together, the plains were filled with laughter, song, and the crackle of shared fires.

A lion disguised as a woman sitting among villagers, with an old wise woman pointing in suspicion, Western African folktale.

The Lion Who Took a Woman’s Shape

African Folktales·Nigerian Folktales·West African Folktales

The sun rose over the African plains, its light spilling across the village as people carried out their morning tasks. Smoke curled from cooking fires, children played in the

A proud lion under a tree with distant silhouettes of hunters, from the Western African folktale The Lion Who Thought Himself Wiser Than His Mother.

The Lion Who Thought Himself Wiser Than His Mother

African Folktales·Nigerian Folktales·West African Folktales

The African sun rose over the endless plains, spreading its golden light across the tall grasses. Birds sang from the trees, and herds of antelope grazed quietly under the

Parchment-style African folktale illustration showing proud king under magical juju tree as whirlwind rises in the village.

The King and the Juju Tree

African Folktales·Nigerian Folktales·West African Folktales

Long ago, when kingdoms were still young and stories traveled on the breath of griots, there lived a mighty king whose wealth and power stretched far across the land.

African folktale where the clever Jackal helps the sick lion recover using Hyena’s skin as a remedy.

Lion’s Illness and the Clever Jackal

African Folktales·Southern African Folktales

Long ago, in the heart of the African forest, the mighty lion fell ill. The news of his suffering spread quickly, and all the animals of the forest hurried

A Jackal and a Wolf

African Folktales·South African Folktales

Long ago, in the dusty villages of Southern Africa, a Jackal and a Wolf set out to find a master. They offered their strength and service to a man,

African folktale

The Clever Little Jackal and the Lion

The Drum That Summoned Rain

When Lion Could Fly

Udea and Her Seven Brothers

Kakpo and the Promise to Loko: A Vodun Tale from Tendjñ

Of the Pretty Girl and the Seven Jealous Women

Maku Mawu and Maku Fia – An African Folktale of Fate and Justice

The Lion and the Wolf – An African Folktale of Justice

Why Has Jackal a Long Black Stripe on His Back

The Lion Who Took a Woman’s Shape

The Lion Who Thought Himself Wiser Than His Mother

The King and the Juju Tree

Lion’s Illness and the Clever Jackal

A Jackal and a Wolf

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