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Mandinka folklore

Illustration of monkey escaping, hyena trapped, and lion approaching, from a traditional Gambian folktale.

The Monkey and the Hyena | A Gambian Folktale of Wit and Deception

One day, the lion was walking through the bush as though it were his personal domain. He moved with pride, pausing often to look to the right and left, then stepping forward majestically, before stopping again. The lion’s commanding gait caught the attention of a mischievous monkey perched high on a tree branch. Amused by the lion’s grand display, the

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