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Lessons from Wolof culture

Wolof folktale showing a wolf confronted by the Spirit of Death in Senegal.

Two Wolof Folktales of Wisdom and Justice from Senegal

In Senegal, the Wolof people have a rich tradition of storytelling that preserves the wisdom of generations. Their folktales are not merely for entertainment; they teach valuable lessons about morality, cunning, and the inevitable consequences of one’s actions. Two of the most compelling Wolof stories, The Wolf and Abdou Dhiabare and The Wolf, the Ox, and the Elephant, reveal the

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