#GhanaianFolklore

Ghanaian Folktales
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WHY THE LIZARD CONTINUALLY MOVES HIS HEAD UP AND DOWN

In a town not very far from Anansi’s home lived a great king. This king had three beautiful daughters, whose names were kept a secret from everybody except their own family. One day their father made a proclamation that his three daughters would ...
WHY THE LIZARD CONTINUALLY MOVES HIS HEAD UP AND DOWN
Ghanaian Folktales
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Why the Hawk Always catches Hen’s Chicks

Once upon a time, Hawk and Hen were very good friends. They lived together in a little house. They did everything together. Furthermore, they wanted to make a drum. Both liked to play drums. But Hen was lazy. She did not want to do any hard work.
Why the Hawk Always catches Hen’s Chicks