Folktales about betrayal

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

The Leopard and the Palm Oil Thief

African Folktales·Liberian Folktales·West African Folktales

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 farmer, and among his crops, he prized the palm trees

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

African Folktales·Guinean Folktales·West African Folktales

The Crocodile and the Kite

In the wide savannas of Guinea, where the river winds through tall grasses and the sky stretches endlessly, two very different creatures formed an unlikely bond. The crocodile ruled the waters with his sharp teeth and heavy tail. The kite soared above the skies with wings that caught every breeze.

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

Long ago, when animals spoke and shared the earth more openly with

The Leopard and the Palm Oil Thief

The Crocodile and the Kite

Why the Bat is Ashamed to Be Seen in the Daytime

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