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• Tortoise plays the magic drum in Equatorial Guinea folktale as Leopard, King Maseni, and villagers watch in wonder.

The Magic Drum: Tortoise, Leopard, and King Maseni (Equatorial Guinea Folktale)

by Ayomide Adekilekun

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, in the time when both humans and animals lived together in one land, King Maseni ruled over a country where all tribes, human and beast, built towns side by side. In one of these towns lived Tortoise, called Kudu, at one end of the street, and Leopard, called Nja, at the other. Both were married men, each with

Tortoise hides at palm wine tree base as Leopard threatens Rat in Equatorial Guinea folktale.

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The Lies of Tortoise: An Equatorial Guinea Folktale.

In the days when animals and humans shared the forests and rivers of Equatorial Guinea, cunning was often a weapon sharper than claws or teeth. Among all creatures, none was slyer than Kudu, the tortoise. His lies and trickery would one day bring laughter to some, grief to others, and

Tortoise gathers Njabi fruit as Dog follows his trail, while Leopard hides in the Bojabi tree, Equatorial Guinea folktale.

Tortoise, Dog, Leopard, and the Njabi Fruit: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Betrayal and Trust.

In the beginning, all the animals lived not far from one another.

Utigebode trapped atop a magical coconut tree, animals below watching helplessly, Equatorial Guinean folktale scene.

Utigebode the Savior of the Animals: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale

Long ago, in the ancient villages of Equatorial Guinea, when the bond

Tortoise and Leopard inside giant Goat Mbodi, Fang folktale from Equatorial Guinea, villagers nearby in earthy illustration.

The Giant Goat and the Fate of Tortoise and Leopard: A Fang Folktale on Greed and Betrayal

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Long ago, in a small town built by Tortoise (Kudu) and Leopard (Nja), peace and cooperation defined their early lives. Together, they cleared plantations, cultivated food, and raised families.

Gazelle and Leopard in an Equatorial Guinea folktale, family quarrel with elders teaching restraint and wisdom over anger.

Gazelle and Leopard: An Equatorial Guinea Folktale of Restraint.

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In a far-off village, Gazelle and Leopard once decided to live side by side as neighbours and kin. Together, they built a town: Leopard took his place at one

Animals panic from Fly’s boast, ending with Crocodile’s greedy death, Equatorial Guinea folktale illustration, earthy parchment style.

How Fly’s Boast Spread Panic and Crocodile’s Greed Brought Death: An Equatorial Guinea Folktale

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One morning, Adder went to bathe, enjoying the cool water before returning to anoint his body with rich nyimba oil, pressed from bamboo-palm nuts. Gleaming with the sheen of

Parrot flaunts borrowed feathers as Chicken looks on, origin of rivalry in Equatorial Guinea folktale.

Borrowed Feathers and Broken Friendship: Equatorial Guinea Folktale

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Long ago, in a small village near a town, Parrot and Chicken lived side by side in friendship. They were not wild creatures of the forest but fowls that

Tortoise pleads calmly before Njambo and Ivenga, with reminders of other animals nearby, Equatorial Guinea folktale.

The Plea for Mercy: An Equatorial Guinea Folktale on Truth and Patience.

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Once upon a time, four animals lived as neighbours in a small town: Njabu the Civet, Vyadu the Antelope, Uhingi the Genet, and Kudu the Tortoise. Each had their

Civet, Boa, Hog, and Tortoise face ruin from delay in an Equatorial Guinea folktale teaching obedience.

A Journey for Salt: An Equatorial Guinea Folktale that Teaches Lessons on Disobedience and Delay

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In a small town long ago, four unlikely neighbours lived together: Njabu the Civet, Ngweya the Hog, Mbama the Boa, and Kudu the Tortoise. They shared the same community,

Bat mourns mother as beasts, birds, and ants argue identity, illustrating consequences of delay in Equatorial Guinean folktale.

The Cost of Delay: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale

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In the deep forests of Equatorial Guinea, where daylight filters gently through thick green canopies and night hums with the sound of unseen wings, there lived a creature called

Lombolokindi with magic spear on elephant’s body, foreign ship approaching, Equatorial Guinean folktale of ivory trade origins.

The Origin of the Ivory Trade: An Equatorial Guinean Folktale

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago in the land that is now Equatorial Guinea, there lived a mighty king named Ukanakadi. He had many wives, and among them one gave birth to a son,

Tortoise fells giant tree to win Njambo’s daughter Ndenga in Equatorial Guinea folktale of wit and perseverance.

The Suitors of Njambo’s Daughter: Equatorial Guinea Folktale.

African Folktales·Central African Folktales·Equatorial Guinean Folktales

Long ago, in the days when beasts lived apart from mankind yet kept bonds of friendship, there was a man named Njambo who lived in a great town. He

Dog triumphs as Leopard and Gorilla fall into a pit, Equatorial Guinean folktale on pride destroying friendship.

Dog and Leopard: An Equatorial Guinean Tale of Rivalry and Betrayal

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Long ago, in the villages of Equatorial Guinea, Dog and Leopard were close friends. They built a town together, shared one great table, hunted in the same forests, and

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