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Beba traditional stories

Parchment-style illustration of Tswe the Hare racing Torokee the Tortoise in Cameroonian forest; Beba folklore.

The Hare and Tortoise Race

Among the Beba people, there’s an ancient wisdom: “One who has a sibling is never beaten to death.” This saying would prove prophetic in the legendary rivalry between Tswe-the-Hare and Torokee-the-Tortoise, whose mutual dislike had festered for generations through the cruel games their children played. For countless seasons, Torokee’s offspring had tormented Tswe’s little ones, mocking their slender legs as
Parchment-style illustration of Metse-Tsate-Nfo boldly confronting King Atabe on his throne; Beba folklore, Cameroon.

Clever Child Outwits King

In the ancient days when the morning mist still held secrets and wisdom flowed through the hills like sacred rivers, there lived a king whose arrogance knew no bounds. Nfo Atabe ruled over a vast kingdom with an iron fist and a heart swollen with pride. This was a man

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