Swahili TalesEast African Folklore
The Monkey's Heart
A clever monkey escapes a deadly trap by tricking a shark into believing he left his heart on land.
The MonkeyThe Shark
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Swahili TalesEast African Folklore
Abu Nawas Stories
Abu Nawas uses the logic of a 'dying pot' to outsmart a greedy neighbor's avarice.
Abu NawasThe Greedy Neighbor
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Swahili TalesEast African Folklore
The Rabbit and the Lion
A clever rabbit saves the forest by tricking a proud lion into fighting his own reflection.
Sungura (The Rabbit)The Lion
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Maasai TalesEast African Folklore
The Origin of Cattle
A divine gift from the sky establishes the eternal bond between the Maasai and their cattle.
Enkai (the Sky God)Maasinta (the first Maasai)
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Maasai TalesEast African Folklore
The Warrior and the Moon
A proud warrior learns humility when the Moon proves that his spear is useless in total darkness.
Ol-lowuaruThe Moon
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