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African Tale

Fairy tales and stories from African Tale.

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The Lion and the Hare

African Tale

The Lion and the Hare

8
 min
5
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4.57

If someone is stronger, it does not mean they can blame others unjustly. The lion accused the turtle of sniffing off all the aroma from the meat he had roasted. This is why it wasn’t tasty. He even went so far as to ask the sultan to recognise the crime and punish the turtle. Fortunately, the cunning hare helps her out in the end.

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The Black and Red Sweater

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The Black and Red Sweater

8
 min
5
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4.5

Sometimes even small misunderstandings can end a friendship. This is what the two inseparable friends in this African story learn when a cunning traveller tricks them.

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The Legend of The Sun

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The Legend of The Sun

8
 min
5
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4.59

This African legend tells the story of how the sun came into being, and then how it got up into the sky, where it has been shining ever since. And also, why day and night take turns.

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The Dragons and the Crows

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The Dragons and the Crows

10
 min
5
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4.49

One can fix mistakes and bad decisions with determination. The ruler of the crows makes a fateful decision, upending the lives of his subjects. All the crows have to leave their city, which is then occupied by dragons. Eventually, he comes up with a plan to return all the crows back home.

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The Turtle, the Hippo and the Elephant

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The Turtle, the Hippo and the Elephant

9
 min
5
+
4.69

This story is about a smart little turtle that tricks an elephant and a hippo in order to gain their friendship. This African fairy tale also explains how turtles and tortoises came to exist.

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The Lion and the Cunning Jackal

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The Lion and the Cunning Jackal

8
 min
5
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4.67

In this African fairy tale, an old jackal gets into trouble. In the end, however, he overcomes fear and manages to trick the mighty lion.

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How the Cheetah Got Her Marks

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How the Cheetah Got Her Marks

8
 min
8
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4.71

This fairy tale from Africa tells of a dishonest hunter who stole the young cheetah from its mother in order to make hunting game easier. The tale shows how important it is to act honestly in life.

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The Man Who Never Lied

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The Man Who Never Lied

7
 min
5
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4.82

It’s better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times. This lovely tale from the African continent teaches us not to believe everything we hear.

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Crocodile Skin

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Crocodile Skin

3
 min
3
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4.36

The African folk tale reveals why crocodiles have such a rough and scaly skin. It wasn’t always like this though. The story teaches that much pride can be harmful.