Gambela folklore

Parchment-style illustration of Shigosh slipping as daughters attack near a great tree, Ethiopian Gambela folktale scene.

The Song from the Tree: An Ethiopian Folktale from Gambela

African Folktales·East African Folktales·Ethiopian Folktales

Once there was a woman who lived peacefully with her husband and their three daughters. For many years, her household was filled with laughter, warmth, and stability. But one day her husband died, and the rhythm of her life broke apart. The house felt empty, the days seemed endless, and the silence pressed heavily upon her heart. She mourned deeply,

Parchment-style illustration of Achok’s uncle with fish spines, marabou stork helping, Ethiopian Gambela folktale scene.

African Folktales·East African Folktales·Ethiopian Folktales

Achok Goes Fishing: An Ethiopian Folktale from Gambela

One bright day in the Gambela region of Ethiopia, young Achok walked to the river with a fishing basket in hand. The water shimmered under the sun, flowing gently between the banks lined with tall reeds and whispering grasses. Achok, clever and quick with his hands, cast his net and soon

Parchment-style illustration of Anuak folktale showing river stranger transforming before villagers in Gambela, Ethiopia.

The Man from the River: Anuak Folktale from Ethiopia

Long ago, by the slow, winding waters of the Alwaro River, two

The Song from the Tree: An Ethiopian Folktale from Gambela

Achok Goes Fishing: An Ethiopian Folktale from Gambela

The Man from the River: Anuak Folktale from Ethiopia

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