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Illustration of a lion destroying a hut with a frightened man outside, from a Kimbundu folktale in Angola.

The Lion and Friendship: An Angolan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Strength and Loyalty

African Folktales·Angolan Folktales·Southern African Folktales

Long ago in the heart of Angola, where red earth stretched wide beneath the sun and the savanna trembled with the roars of prowling beasts, two men lived as close companions. They were more than neighbors; they were inseparable friends who passed their days in laughter, conversations, and shared meals. No day seemed complete unless they had sat together, speaking of

Tortoise speaking to Crocodile on a Gabonese riverbank

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

Why the Crocodile Does Not Eat the Tortoise

Long ago, when the great rivers of Gabon flowed quietly under the sun and the forest animals gathered at the water’s edge, the Crocodile ruled the streams. He was feared by all creatures who came to drink, for his sharp teeth and powerful tail made him the master of the