greed and consequences

A lonely hyena sits with piles of meat while other animals keep away - Gabonese folktale

Why Hyena Was Left Alone

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In the deep forests of Gabon, where the air hung heavy with the scent of damp earth and the rivers carried songs through the trees, Hyena roamed with restless hunger. He was never satisfied. No matter how much meat he found, no matter how many scraps he stole from others, his belly seemed to call for more. The animals of

A greedy hunter in a Gabonese forest setting too many traps, with a leopard caught and ready to attack - Gabonese folktale

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The Greedy Hunter

Long ago, in the deep green forests of Gabon, where the tall trees whispered with the wind and the rivers sang their endless songs, there lived a hunter known among the villages. He was strong, quick with his bow, and clever with his traps. Yet one thing ruled his heart