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Khoikhoi mythology

Parchment-style illustration of Jackal, Hyena in cowhide, Lion, and ants, Southern African folktale.

Jackal’s Bride

The tale of Jackal’s Bride comes from the oral traditions of Southern Africa, a land where stories echo through the savannas, teaching lessons through animal characters that mirror human strengths and flaws. This story, though short in its original telling, carries the weight of both wit and warning, reminding listeners that no deceit goes unpunished. It begins with Jackal, the trickster

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