Folktales about betrayal

Parchment-style illustration of Bat hiding in branches from angry animals, Nigerian folktale explaining his shame.

Why the Bat is Ashamed to Be Seen in the Daytime

African Folktales·Nigerian Folktales·West African Folktales

Long ago, when animals spoke and shared the earth more openly with humans, the Bat lived comfortably among them. In those days, the Bat was not the shy creature we know today. He flew freely in the daylight, mingling with other animals without fear. He was clever, sharp-minded, and proud of his cunning ways. Among his closest companions was the

a leopard slipping on spilled palm oil while a thief escapes with a gourd, as forest animals laugh

African Folktales·Liberian Folktales·West African Folktales

The Leopard and the Palm Oil Thief

In the deep forests of Liberia, where the tall palms swayed in the wind and the drums of villages echoed at night, there lived a powerful leopard. He was feared by many creatures for his strength, yet respected for his fairness. Leopard was not only a hunter but also a

A crocodile emerging from the river staring at a kite flying above while forest animals watch from the bank – Guinean folktale

The Crocodile and the Kite

In the wide savannas of Guinea, where the river winds through tall

Why the Bat is Ashamed to Be Seen in the Daytime

The Leopard and the Palm Oil Thief

The Crocodile and the Kite

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