stories

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 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