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A traditional watercolor-style illustration depicts a scene from a Wolof folktale. A clever hare is tied to a wooden stake in a lush bean field, surrounded by climbing vines and tender pods. Two children stand nearby—one offering a bowl of water, the other holding the rope. In the distance, a hyena approaches as the jeweler walks toward the field carrying a glowing iron rod. The background features a rustic hut, a lone tree, and rolling hills under a parchment-toned sky. The only text is “OldFolktales.com” in the top right corner.

Cunning Hare & the Jeweler’s Children

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In the bustling markets of ancient Senegal, where the sound of hammering gold and silver rang through the air, there lived a skilled jeweler whose reputation for crafting beautiful ornaments was known throughout the land. This master craftsman had several children who were as innocent as they were obedient, always eager to follow their parents’ instructions without question. Every morning,

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