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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... heard a chicken talking to her young ones . ' Look at that stupid man in the river , ' she clucked . ' How very unpleasant it must be to have water all over one's body . But it's quite obvious he is a fool , because he doesn't even know ...
... heard a chicken talking to her young ones . ' Look at that stupid man in the river , ' she clucked . ' How very unpleasant it must be to have water all over one's body . But it's quite obvious he is a fool , because he doesn't even know ...
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... heard two little mice talking in the roof above his head . ' As soon as these people have gone inside to sleep , ' squeaked a mouse , ' we will raid their larder . ' ' O yes ! ' piped the other mouse . ' I've just been looking inside it ...
... heard two little mice talking in the roof above his head . ' As soon as these people have gone inside to sleep , ' squeaked a mouse , ' we will raid their larder . ' ' O yes ! ' piped the other mouse . ' I've just been looking inside it ...
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... heard her sweet singing , and gathered softly around to see the beautiful maiden they had heard so much about , and to listen to her song . Imagine their surprise when they saw her eyes red with weeping , and heard her sing again and ...
... heard her sweet singing , and gathered softly around to see the beautiful maiden they had heard so much about , and to listen to her song . Imagine their surprise when they saw her eyes red with weeping , and heard her sing again and ...
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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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