Djibril Tamsir Niane stories

A lizard running quickly while a chameleon walks slowly on a branch as animals watch in the forest – Guinean folktale

The Lizard and the Chameleon

African Folktales·Guinean Folktales·West African Folktales

In the warm forests of Guinea, where the sun kissed the trees with golden light and the rains left the earth rich and alive, two creatures lived side by side. One was the lizard, quick and restless, who darted from tree to tree with a flick of his tail. The other was the chameleon, slow in movement but masterful in

A Guinean hunter aiming his spear at a giant charging buffalo in the forest clearing – Guinean folktale

African Folktales·Guinean Folktales·West African Folktales

The Hunter and the Buffalo

In the deep forests of Guinea, where tall trees rise like watchful guardians and the rivers murmur ancient secrets, there lived a renowned hunter. His fame stretched across many villages, for he was fearless, skilled with his spear, and patient in his craft. People believed no animal could outwit him,

A lion roaring into a forest well at his reflection while a hare watches cleverly and a hyena stands nearby – Guinean folktale

The Fall of the Lion and the Rise of the Hare

In the vast forests of Guinea, where the rustling trees whispered secrets

The Lizard and the Chameleon

The Hunter and the Buffalo

The Fall of the Lion and the Rise of the Hare

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