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Moral lessons in African tales

Parchment-style illustration of sly Jackal tricking angry Lion near cave, African folktale about wit over strength.

The Lion, the Jackal, and the Man

African Folktales·South African Folktales·Southern African Folktales

Long ago, when the earth was young and animals still spoke with the same voice as humankind, there lived a mighty Lion. His mane shimmered golden beneath the sun, and his roar echoed through valleys, striking fear into every creature. To all in the wild, he was king, unmatched in strength and feared by all. One day, while prowling near

Parchment-style illustration of weary traveler meeting spirit of the World, African folktale teaching life’s lessons.

African Folktales·South African Folktales·Southern African Folktales

The World’s Reward

Long ago, when the earth was still young and men and animals shared the same spaces, there lived a poor orphan boy. He had no father or mother, no family to care for him. Alone in the world, he survived only by the work of his hands and the mercy

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Moral lessons in African tales

The Lion, the Jackal, and the Man

The World’s Reward

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