THE CROW AND THE MAGPIE
Once upon a time Crow did not have any strong feathers. He had only soft feathers. He could not fly...
Stories by Konlan Mikpekoah
74 published stories
Explore every tale this author has published on Mythopia from quick trickster yarns to patient epics that unfold lesson by lesson. Each story is preserved with community added tags that keep cultural context and morals clear.
Read sequentially to notice recurring motifs, or jump between regions to see how values like courage, hospitality, and wisdom travel across Africa. If you know this storyteller, invite them to add origins, elders, and lessons that shaped each narrative.
What you'll find
This page gathers all of the author's folktales in one place creation myths, moral parables, cautionary stories, and celebratory songs that honor community wisdom.
Tags highlight clans, creatures, regions, and values so you can follow themes across the collection and compare how similar lessons are told in different lands.
How to explore
Open a card to read the full text, listen to audio if available, and browse cultural notes. Use the tags to jump into related categories or discover regional variants of the same motif.
If a favorite tale is missing, encourage the author to add it or share your recollection through the Create Story page so the community can enjoy it.
The Mantis and Will-o-the-Wisp
The Mantis caught sight of Will-o-the-Wisp walking about; he asked where Will-o-the-Wisp came from....
The Greedy Mantis and the Aardwolf
Kwammanga and his family were going to see other people, to visit Kwammanga's people. He was going...
The Golden Rooster and the Greedy King
Once upon a time there lived a great King who ruled over many thousands of men. The city in which he...
The Magic Eggs and the Brave Mother: A Southern African Folktale of Courage and Transformation
It was very early morning in mid-winter. The sun was just rising over the great plains in a silver...
The Clever Hare and the Community Well: A Southern African Folktale About Cooperation and Cunning
Once there was a terrible drought. No rain fell, the lakes dried up, and the animals had no water....
The Hare Who Believed the Rooster's Dream: A Timeless African Folktale About Wisdom and Gullibility
One day, Shulo the Hare was visiting Jongwe the Rooster's home and he saw the Rooster standing on...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Wedding Feast Theft: Why Cat and Dog Became Enemies
Ananse arrived early for the wedding feast of Mister Cat and Miss Cat."I'll take care of the food,"...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Fiddle Trick: How the Spider's Music Led to Tacoomah's Demise
Someone was stealing Tacoomah's corn during the night. Tacoomah blamed Ananse. "You're stealing my...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Egg Count: How Tacoomah Tried to Hide His Greed
Tacoomah visited Ananse. Ananse had one hundred eggs in a nest, and greedy Tacoomah ate ninety-nine...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Yam Plot: How the Spider Stole Tacoomah's Pork-Stuffed Feast
Tacoomah was planting yams, and Ananse gave him some advice. "You should boil those yams, put pork...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Jumbee House Betrayal: How the Spider's Greed Led to Tacoomah's Doom
Ananse found a jumbee house. He heard the jumbees say "Jollup-Jellup!" to open the door and...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Beef-Fat Deception: How the Spider Tricked His Children Out of Food
Ananse's fire went out."Child," said Ananse, "go to Tacoomah and get fire."Tacoomah gave the child...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Tar-Stump Trick: How the Spider Framed Goat for His Theft
Ananse and Tacoomah were neighbors. During the night, somebody was stealing Tacoomah's crops. It was...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Barrel Plot: How Goat Escaped Tacoomah's Deadly Trap
Ananse told Tacoomah, "We need meat!""I've got a plan," said Tacoomah. "Pretend I'm sick and call...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Riding-Horse Humiliation: How Tacoomah Tricked the Spider in Love
Ananse and Tacoomah were courting the same woman. Tacoomah told her, "Ananse was my father's...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Apple Tree Trial: How the Fire's Justice Left the Spider Naked"
Ananse, Tacoomah, and Lion had an apple tree, and Ananse ate all the apples."Who ate the apples?"...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Fatal Greed: The Tale of How the Spider Was Tricked By His Own Son
Hyena was supposed to throw Cunning-More-Than-Father in the sea, but Cunning-More-Than-Father came...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Coffin Plot: How Cunning-More-Than-Father Escaped Death with a Shepherd's Help
Hyena and Ananse finally caught Cunning-More-Than-Father."I'll nail him inside this coffin," said...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Coconut Plot: How Cunning-More-Than-Father Outsmarted His Father with Stinging Ants
Ananse wanted to kill his son Cunning-More-Than-Father. Cunning-More-Than-Father had gotten away...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Yam Plot: How Cunning-More-Than-Father Tricked the Hyena
Ananse wanted Hyena to kill his son."I'll send Cunning-More-Than-Father to get yams," Ananse said....
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Failed Plot: How Cunning-More-Than-Father Outwitted His Father and the Hyena
Ananse hated his son Cunning-More-Than-Father and wanted to kill him. While Ananse plotted with...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Pea Patch Plot: How the Spider Got Stuck in the Rafters
Mrs. Ananse planted peas, but Ananse didn't help. He pretended he was dying."Bury me in the...
.jpeg?ngsw-bypass=1)
Ananse's Fatal Greed: The Tale of the Spider's Mango Tree Reflection
Ananse climbed a mango tree by the river. He wanted to eat all the mangoes by himself. Greedy Ananse...
Celebrate more storytellers
Keep exploring the wider Mythopia library to meet new voices, compare themes, and help keep oral traditions alive by sharing your own retellings.