The Seven Old Animals and the Robbers' House - African Folk Tale
Once there was a man who had an old dog, so old that the man desired to put him aside. The dog had...
Stories by Konlan Mikpekoah
129 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
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The Origin of the Bushmen: A Traditional African Folk Tale
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Mepoho - The Magic Woman
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The Physician's Son and the Snake King's Wisdom Synopsis
Once there was a very learned physician who died leaving his wife with a little baby boy, whom, when...
The Magic Student - How Cleverness Defeated Evil
There was once a sultan who had three little sons, and no one seemed to be able to teach them...
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The Grateful Animals and the Ungrateful Man
Long, long ago there lived, in a village called Keejeejee, a woman whose husband died, leaving her...
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The Great War Between Kites and Crows
One day, Koongooroo, sultan of the crows, sent a letter to Mwayway, sultan of the kites, containing...
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The Philosophical Animals - A Tale of Wit and Wisdom
Once upon a time, Simba the lion, Feesee the hyena, and Keeteetee the rabbit made up their minds to...
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The Hare's Honey Heist - How Cunning Beats Strength
One day, Soongoora the hare was roaming through the forest in search of food when he glanced up...
The Clever Monkey Who Outwitted a Shark
The Monkey, the Shark, and the Washerman's Donkey Once upon a time, Keema the monkey and Papa the...
The Legend of Mkaah Jeechonee and the Noondah: A Traditional African FolkTale
Sultan Maajnoon had seven sons and a large cat, all of whom he was very proud. Everything went well...
The Clever Adventures of Mafani: A Traditional African FolkTale
Once upon a time, there lived a boy whose name was Mafani. One day, Mafani came to his grandmother...
The Turtle's Clever Whetstone Trick: A Folk Tale of Wit and Deception
Mrs. Turtle one day heard of a dance which was to take place in a neighboring town. She was very...
The Cunning Turtle and the King's Forbidden Fruit: An African Folk Tale
A great and wonderful tree, laden with luscious fruit, stood in a clearing in the jungle. In its...
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