African Myths and LegendsH.Z. Walck, 1963 - 211 pages Thirty-four tales taken from the folklore of nineteen different African countries. "These are tales of humor and sadness, good and evil, about animals, humans and superhumans"--Publisher's notes. |
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... guinea corn promised to be the best in the neighbourhood and he was rightly proud of the results of his labour . One day when Squirrel's corn was almost ready for har- vesting , Spider was out hunting in that part of the country and ...
... guinea corn promised to be the best in the neighbourhood and he was rightly proud of the results of his labour . One day when Squirrel's corn was almost ready for har- vesting , Spider was out hunting in that part of the country and ...
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... corn for which anyone else would need to work for months . ' He explained to his family what he wanted them to do ... guinea corn than Squirrel leapt out of his hiding - place . ' Why are you stealing my corn ? ' he asked . my ' It is my ...
... corn for which anyone else would need to work for months . ' He explained to his family what he wanted them to do ... guinea corn than Squirrel leapt out of his hiding - place . ' Why are you stealing my corn ? ' he asked . my ' It is my ...
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... corn . Then they stood still and gazed in sur- prise at a gigantic black crow who was perched on the corn with outstretched wings . So great was the crow that by spreading his wings he had kept the rain from falling on the bundles of guinea ...
... corn . Then they stood still and gazed in sur- prise at a gigantic black crow who was perched on the corn with outstretched wings . So great was the crow that by spreading his wings he had kept the rain from falling on the bundles of guinea ...
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Why the Dog is the Friend of Man I | 1 |
Tortoise and the Lizard | 13 |
The Rubber Man | 16 |
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