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The Tortoise, the Dog, and the Farmer: Learning Not to Steal - A Nigerian Folk Tale The Tortoise, the Dog, and the Farmer: Learning Not to Steal In the animal kingdom of Nigeria, there was a terrible famine once upon a time. The animals were starving, becoming thin and unhealthy as a result of the prolonged dry season and the absence of rain. The Tortoise noticed that, despite the famine, his friend the Dog was still looking fit and well-fed among them. He decided to inquire after becoming curious about the Dog's well-being's secret. The Tortoise told the Dog, "Hey, my good friend," that they had been friends for a long time. If it's not too much trouble, let me know the mystery of your blushing cheeks and your swelling stomach regardless of the starvation. I need to know so I don't starve to death." The Canine answered, "There is no confidential to it, my old buddy. The result of all of my labor has been success." However, the Tortois

The Curious Monkey and the Wedge A group of monkeys resided nearby in a sizable grove. Fruit plants bearing bananas, oranges, chikoos, and pomegranates were abundant in the grove. A juvenile, active monkey by the name of Makranda was present. He would scale the highest branches and leap from tree to tree all day, disobeying senior monkeys who cautioned him against the danger. One day, a party of people carrying axes descended upon the grove. The monkeys became alarmed when they started felling trees in one area of the forest. But it soon became apparent that the humans were only preparing a tiny portion of the land to erect a temple. The construction workers would depart the site each afternoon for lunch, and the monkeys would come in to play with the tools. Makranda once observed a sizable tree trunk that the workmen had felled. A wedge was positioned where a cut had been made to prevent the trunk from fusing back together as they attempted to split it in two. Makranda attempted to sh

Think Before You Act: A Lesson from Udhata Think Before You Act: A Lesson from Udhata Once upon a time, a local fisherman's donkey by the name of Udhata suffered from persistent starvation. He made the decision to set out in quest of food with his jackal friend. Nighttime exploration of the settlement by the two brought them to a field of cucumbers. After devouring the cucumbers together, they both made the decision to return every night to eat. As a result of the nourishing meals he was consuming, Udhata soon began to seem more healthier and stronger. Udhata insisted on singing one night after an especially excellent supper of cucumbers. The jackal warned him against it, but the donkey was obstinate and wouldn't heed his advice. Udhata was even reprimanded by the jackal for having an unpleasant voice, but the donkey disregarded the criticism and insisted that there was nothing wrong with him expressing his gladness. Udhata was forewarned by the j

The Golden Egg - A Story of Greed and its Consequences The Goose and the Golden Egg The farmer, his wife, and their kids all resided in a tiny village. Despite their lack of wealth, they were happy with what they had. They had a little farm with a few domesticated animals and enough produce to meet their needs. The farmer's life, however, was forever altered when he came across a unique goose that always lay golden eggs. This miracle astounded the farmer, who immediately began selling the golden eggs in the local town. The farmer was able to make a sizable profit from the eggs due to their great demand. He erected a bigger house, made improvements to his farm, and purchased better food for his family and animals with the money. The farmer's thoughts, however, soon shifted to greed. He developed an obsession with the concept of amassing even more wealth and dominating the community. He believed that if he could find more of these golden eggs and sell them, his dream would com