Ananse Tricks the Hungry Hyena with Sweet Golden Honey: A Classic African Folktale

"What's that?" Hyena asked him.

"Monkey piss!" said Ananse, smiling.

"Try it!" Hyena tasted the honey.

"Monkey piss is sweet!" Hyena ran to catch Monkey,

and Ananse went along to watch.

Hyena grabbed Monkey around the neck with one hand,

and he held out his other hand.

"Piss in my hand!" Hyena roared at Monkey.

Monkey obeyed, and Hyena drank the piss.

"Ugh! That's not sweet at all!"

Ananse shouted at Hyena.

"Don't squeeze so tight! Loosen your grip,

and Monkey's piss will be sweet."

Hyena loosened his grip, and Monkey ran away.

Ananse just laughed.