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Loyalty and betrayal folktale

The fish visiting the leopard’s wife in the bush while the leopard is away – Calabar folktale

The Fish and the Leopard’s Wife

African Folktales·Nigerian Folktales·West African Folktales

Long ago, in the lush forests of Calabar, the fish did not live in the rivers or streams as it does today. Instead, it roamed the land freely and was known for its friendship with the mighty leopard. The two often met in the thick bush where the leopard lived, sharing stories and enjoying each other’s company. The fish was

Parchment-style illustration of hunter in tree, loyal dogs attacking wild animals, Ethiopian folktale.

African Folktales·East African Folktales·Ethiopian Folktales

The Hunter and His Dogs

The tale begins in a small compound where a hunter lived with his two wives. The first was called Little Loved One, Njidangel, and the second was Little Hated One, Nganyangel. Their names spoke volumes about how the hunter regarded them. Njidangel, despite being favored, did little to help. She

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Loyalty and betrayal folktale

The Fish and the Leopard’s Wife

The Hunter and His Dogs

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