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Guinean folktales

A weary elephant kneeling in the forest as a pigeon rests on his tusk while other animals watch in awe – Guinean folktale

The Elephant and the pigeon

African Folktales·Guinean Folktales·West African Folktales

In the heart of the Guinean forest, where the tall trees brushed the clouds and rivers sang across the land, the elephant walked with unmatched pride. His tusks gleamed like ivory spears, and his heavy steps made the ground tremble. All the other animals moved aside when he passed, for none dared to challenge his power. To the elephant, this

A lizard running quickly while a chameleon walks slowly on a branch as animals watch in the forest – Guinean folktale

African Folktales·Guinean Folktales·West African Folktales

The Lizard and the Chameleon

In the warm forests of Guinea, where the sun kissed the trees with golden light and the rains left the earth rich and alive, two creatures lived side by side. One was the lizard, quick and restless, who darted from tree to tree with a flick of his tail. The