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African Mythology

12 stories, retold short enough for one lesson.

12 stories

Amma Creates the WorldKindnessTrue creation requires patience and sacrifice; seeking power through shortcuts only leads to chaos and disorder.Grades 4–8Level 4

Eshu the Trickster GodHonestyTruth is often a matter of perspective, and conflict arises when we refuse to acknowledge that others may see a different side of the same reality.Grades 4–8Level 3

Legba the MessengerClevernessClear communication and wit are more powerful than physical strength or vast territories.Grades 4–8Level 4

Mawu-Lisa the CreatorClevernessHarmony in the universe depends on the balance between complementary forces, such as male and female, light and dark, and rest and labor.Grades 4–8Level 4

Obatala Creates HumansHard workWe must take responsibility for our mistakes and treat every person, regardless of their physical form, with dignity and protection.Grades 4–8Level 4

Ogun God of IronPatienceStrength and technology are vital for progress, but they must be tempered with discipline and emotional restraint to avoid destruction.Grades 4–8Level 5

Olodumare the Supreme GodClevernessTrue creation and life require a spark of divine energy that connects all living things to a single, supreme source.Grades 4–8Level 5

Oshun Goddess of LoveClevernessTrue harmony and success can only be achieved when the feminine principle is respected and included alongside the masculine.Grades 4–8Level 4

Shango God of ThunderPatienceUnchecked temper and the pursuit of power without self-control can lead to the destruction of the things we cherish most.Grades 4–8Level 4

The Nommo Water SpiritsClevernessTrue wisdom and order are divine gifts that require humanity to live in harmony with the celestial and natural worlds.Grades 4–8Level 5

The Rainbow Serpent DaKindnessTrue stability requires strength, sacrifice, and a delicate balance between the elements of nature.Grades 4–8Level 4

Yemoja Mother of WatersClevernessMotherhood is the ultimate source of creation and protection, possessing a strength that can transform even the deepest sorrow into life-giving power.Grades 4–8Level 4

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