Traditional Guinea storytelling

A weary elephant kneeling in the forest as a pigeon rests on his tusk while other animals watch in awe – Guinean folktale

The Elephant and the pigeon

African Folktales·Guinean Folktales·West African Folktales

In the heart of the Guinean forest, where the tall trees brushed the clouds and rivers sang across the land, the elephant walked with unmatched pride. His tusks gleamed like ivory spears, and his heavy steps made the ground tremble. All the other animals moved aside when he passed, for none dared to challenge his power. To the elephant, this

A crocodile emerging from the river staring at a kite flying above while forest animals watch from the bank – Guinean folktale

African Folktales·Guinean Folktales·West African Folktales

The Crocodile and the Kite

In the wide savannas of Guinea, where the river winds through tall grasses and the sky stretches endlessly, two very different creatures formed an unlikely bond. The crocodile ruled the waters with his sharp teeth and heavy tail. The kite soared above the skies with wings that caught every breeze.

The Three Ambitious Ones

Long ago in a Guinean village nestled between rolling hills and winding

The Elephant and the pigeon

The Crocodile and the Kite

The Three Ambitious Ones

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