Wisdom Brain Fox The Jackal always considered himself the most cunning among Leo's associates. Perhaps only the fox, his cousin, was not inferior to him. The fox was the most cautious of all, and no one managed to foo... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
Wisdom Parrot and Snake The Parrot made a nest in a walnut tree and lived in it. And under the tree the Snake looked for a place. When the Parrot's eggs hatched into chicks. The snake climbed up the tree and ate them. The Pa... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
Wisdom Lion and man A lion lived in the wilderness of the forest, he lived and did not know that, in addition to forest inhabitants, there were many different living creatures. And then one day he left his settled and fa... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
Wisdom Who flies the highest The birds got together and decided that they needed to have a king - after all, all living creatures have kings. They went to Leo, the king of all animals, and asked to gather a council. Leo gathered ... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
Wisdom Babuse Once upon a time there lived a leader, his name was Babuse; and he wanted to go to the girl. His father forbade him; he said: “Don’t go to that girl, for whoever goes does not return.” But Chief Babus... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
Wisdom Birth of the Sahara In the mountains near a village in the south of Algeria lived a marabou (Marabou - hermit, saint.). Everyone loved him and revered him for his piety and great kindness. He prayed all day long, and eve... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
Wisdom Anansi - the oldest living creature One day, the forest animals of the field argued which of them was older and deserved more respect. Each of them said: - I am the oldest living creature! They argued long and heatedly and finally decid... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
Wisdom Hare and tortoise One day a hare met a turtle by the river and said: - Let's run a race! We will assign a reward to the winner - a basket of the ripest fruits. Let's put the basket on a distant hill. Whoever comes runn... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
Wisdom Why does a pig have an elongated snout? One day a pig came to the elephant and asked: - Tell me, what do you need to eat to become as huge as you? “Oh, it’s a secret,” the elephant answered good-naturedly. - Anyway, okay. If you want, I wil... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
Wisdom Lion and stupid Donkey A donkey was grazing in the pasture, and chickens and a rooster were swarming nearby. Lev passed by. He saw the Donkey and prepared to attack him. But at that very moment the rooster crowed. And altho... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
Wisdom About a fish who decided to go from the river to the sea There lived a fish in one river. And she had no equal there in strength and size. She dominated over all the other fish, did with them what she wanted, judged and ordered. She considered everyone her ... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
Wisdom Jackal and Cow It was the Cow's turn. The Jackal incited her this way and that against the Lion, but the peace-loving Cow did not want to listen to him. “The lion feeds me,” she said, “and with all my heart I give m... African Fairy Tales Fairy Tales
