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The Chain of Blame: Finding Justice for Teacher Goso
Have you ever wondered how far a chain of cause and effect might stretch? How one seemingly small...
Histórias de Konlan Mikpekoah
129 histórias publicadas
Explore todas as histórias que este autor publicou na Mythopia, das breves narrativas de trapaceiros às epopeias pausadas que se desdobram lição a lição. Cada história é preservada com etiquetas acrescentadas pela comunidade, que mantêm claros o contexto cultural e a moral.
Leia pela ordem para notar os motivos recorrentes, ou salte entre regiões para ver como valores como a coragem, a hospitalidade e a sabedoria viajam pela África. Se conhece este contador, convide-o a acrescentar as origens, os anciãos e as lições que moldaram cada narrativa.
O que vai encontrar
Esta página reúne num só lugar todos os contos do autor: mitos de criação, parábolas morais, histórias de advertência e cantos de celebração que honram a sabedoria da comunidade.
As etiquetas destacam clãs, criaturas, regiões e valores, para seguir um tema por toda a coleção e comparar como lições semelhantes são contadas em terras diferentes.
Como explorar
Abra um cartão para ler o texto integral, ouvir o áudio se existir e consultar as notas culturais. Use as etiquetas para saltar para categorias afins ou descobrir variantes regionais do mesmo motivo.
Se faltar um conto de que goste, incentive o autor a acrescentá-lo ou partilhe a sua própria versão através da página de publicação para que a comunidade o possa apreciar.
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The Trickster's Ultimate Challenge: Jackal, Wolf, and Leopard
Have you ever wondered how far a clever mind can go to escape seemingly impossible situations? What...
The Sparrow and the Parrot: Ancient Wisdom on Value and Contribution
Once upon a time, in a small village surrounded by lush forests and flowing streams, lived a man who...
The Strange Little Sun: An African Tale
A Mysterious Beginning“The Sun was a strange little child,” said Outa. “He never had any Pap-pa or...
The Clever Jackal and the Pigs: An African Tale
A Troubling MorningThe pigs had been very troublesome all morning, almost destroying the gate of the...
The Cunning Jakhals and the King of Beasts: An African Tale
One day in the early morning, before any people were awake, Jakhals was prowling around, looking for...
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The Origins of Dawn: Why the Cock Crows for the Sun Each Morning
In the beginning, the sun was the property of the cock. The god once asked the cock to give him the...
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The Betrayal of Trust: How the Snake and Rat Became Eternal Enemies
Once upon a time, the snake and the rat were very good friends. The snake was richer than the rat....
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How Death Came to the World: The Tale of God's Delayed Message
African creation myth illustration depicting three key moments in a traditional storytelling format....
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The Witch's Deception: How Itu's Shapeshifter Defeated King Mbotu of Calabar
Mbotu was a very famous king of Old Town, Calabar. He was frequently at war, and was always...
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The Fatal Love: A Calabar Tale of the Queen and the Market Boy
Ituen was a young man of Calabar. He was the only child of his parents, and they were extremely fond...
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The Skull's Deception: A Calabar Tale of Beauty and Disobedience
Effiong Edem was a native of Cobham Town. He had a very fine daughter, whose name was Afiong. All...
The Man, His Son, and Their Donkey: A Tale of Pleasing Everyone
A man and his son were once going with their donkey to market. As they were walking along by his...
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The Apprentice Thief: How a Boy Outwitted His Uncle - A Middle Eastern Folk Tale
Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a young boy with his mother. His father had passed...
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The Ghoul's Bread Box: A Tale of Loss and Redemption
Once upon a time, in a small village on the edge of a dark forest, there lived a poor family – a...
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The Brothers' Tale: Sacred Salt and the Ghoul's Defeat - A Middle Eastern Folktale
Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived two brothers who were both married. Times were...
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The Dog's Loyal Sacrifice: How the Tortoise Got its Shell Pattern
Once upon a time, all animals were living together in unity. They were eating whatever they can find...
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The Creation Myth of Doondari: How the Universe and Man Were Made
At the beginning there was a huge drop of milk. Then Doondari came and he created the stone. Then...
The Magic Stone Escape: How Ananse the Spider Saved Goat from Tiger - West African Folk Story
Tiger, Ananse, and Goat shared a house together, but Tiger wanted the whole house for himself. "I'm...
The Contest of Strength: How Ananse the Spider Tricked Tiger and Deer - West African Folk Tale
Ananse and Tiger wanted to see whose hand was strongest. Ananse hid a hammer up his sleeve and hit...
The Suspicious Spider: How Ananse Outsmarted Tiger's Death Plot
Tiger wanted to kill Ananse. "Tell him I'm dead," Tiger said to Mrs. Tiger. "I'll lie here and wait...
Why Spiders Hide in Debris: The Dark Tale of Ananse's Rooftop Escape - West African Origin Story
Ananse and his family were on the rooftop, hiding from Tiger. One of Anansi's children complained,...
Why Spiders Live on Roofs: The Tale of How Ananse's Final Trick Changed Spider History - West African Origin Story
Tiger and Ananse went to the river. "Wash your guts!" Ananse told Tiger. Tiger took out his guts and...
The Bone Hole Ghost: How Ananse's Family Outsmarted Tiger for His Stew - West African Spider Tale
Tiger had a big pot of stew-meat, and he had a bone-hole where he threw the bones. Ananse and his...
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