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Illustration of two rats sinking a canoe with thieves and an ox, from a Merina Madagascar folktale.

The Two Thieves and the Two Rats: A Madagascan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Wisdom and Deception

Long ago, in the highlands of Madagascar, two clever rats walked proudly along a narrow path, leading four sturdy oxen by rope. Their tiny paws gripped the reins with surprising confidence, and their whiskers twitched with self-satisfaction. As they made their way toward the village, they encountered two men whose sly eyes glimmered with ambition. These men were known for

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