Ananse's Deadly Cooking Pot in Monkey-Country: A Dark African Folk Story

Ananse went to Monkey-Country,

carrying a big pot.

He filled the pot with water and put it on the fire.

Monkey watched.

"Warm water feels good,"

said Ananse. "When it gets too hot,

say "Bunya!" and I'll pull you out.

Like this!" Ananse got in the pot.

"Feels good."

Then after a while he said,

"Bunya!" and Monkey pulled him out.

"Now you!" said Ananse. Monkey got in.

"Feels good," he said.

Then after a while he said, "Bunya!"

"No bunya yet!" said Ananse. "Bunya!"

yelled Monkey.

"No bunya yet!" said Ananse.

When Monkey was cooked,

Ananse ate him up!