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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 brave girl confronting man-eating lion in forest; Beba folklore from Cameroon.

The Terror of the Forest

In a village nestled between rolling hills and dense forests, there lived a palm nut cutter who cherished his family above all earthly treasures. His wife brought him comfort, but his daughter brought him joy that sparkled like morning dew. This little girl, with eyes bright as stars and a

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