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Hare carries Dog in a basket across Hyena’s field in this Mossi folktale from Burkina Faso.

The Friendship Between Hare and Dog: A Mossi Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Loyalty and False Companionship

Mba-Soamba, the hare, and Mba-Baga, the dog, were once the closest of friends. Their bond was deep, their laughter constant, and their companionship steady. Yet beneath this friendship, Hare carried a restless heart. He was cunning and could never be content with one ally alone. Soon, Hare began dividing his loyalty between Dog and Hyena. One evening, he would sit in

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