Why the Sun and the Moon live in the Sky
Many years ago the sun and water were great friends, and both lived on the earth together. The sun very…
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The Hare and the Lion
One day Soongoo′ra, the hare, roaming through the forest in search of food, glanced up through the boughs of a…
Why the Bat flies by Night
A bush rat called Oyot was a great friend of Emiong, the bat; they always fed together, but the bat…
The King’s Magic Drum
Efriam Duke was an ancient king of Calabar. He was a peaceful man, and did not like war. He had…
The Woman with Two Skins
Eyamba I. of Calabar was a very powerful king. He fought and conquered all the surrounding countries, killing all the…
The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter
There was once a king who was very powerful. He had great influence over the wild beasts and animals. Now…
The Lion and the Jackal
Hawu, hawu, hawu, my children,” Gogo began one evening. “You know, cleverness is a very important thing to own! Why,…
The man who never lied
Once upon a time there lived a wise man by the name of Mamad. He never lied. All the people…