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Folklore on Greed

Leopard hangs tied upside down while Monkey laughs and Hare prepares to cut vines, Angola folktale.

Leopard, Monkey, and Hare | A Kimbundu Folktale of Trickery, Greed, and Justice

Long ago, Leopard was feared in the forest. His spotted coat glistened in the sun, his muscles rippled with power, and every beast knew that when Leopard prowled, silence fell. Yet despite his strength, Leopard was ruled by appetite, an endless hunger for meat. One day, while walking along a narrow path, Leopard came upon Monkey. Perched in a tree,

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