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Parchment-style illustration of Efik king mourning the slain ’nsiat bird, earthy tones, African folktale scene.

The King and the ’Nsiat Bird

African Folktales·Nigerian Folktales·West African Folktales

Long ago, in a land of rivers, forests, and timeless songs, there lived a powerful king. Though he commanded warriors, ruled over vast lands, and presided over the affairs of his people, his greatest joy came not from wealth or power, but from a small, delicate creature, the ’nsiat bird. This bird was unlike any other. Its feathers glimmered in

Parchment-style illustration of Baboon judging Fox and Lion with a cowhide, African folktale scene.

African Folktales·South African Folktales·Southern African Folktales

The Judgment of Baboon

In the days when animals still walked and talked with the wisdom of men, Baboon once found himself in possession of a cowhide. It was not just an ordinary piece of leather, but a valuable find, for in those times hides could be used for shelter, clothing, or trade. Baboon,

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Moral stories from Africa

The King and the ’Nsiat Bird

The Judgment of Baboon

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