Dog (Domestic)

Scientific Family: Canidae

Stories Featuring This Animal
  • Why the Dog Barks at the Donkey
  • The Cat and the Dog's Agreement
  • The Dog and His Reflection
  • The Hyena's Disguise
  • Anansi and the Talking Yam
  • The Tortoise's Judgment
  • The Leopard and the First Lie
  • The Dog That Spoke
  • The Dog's False Accusation
  • The Dog's False Accusation
  • The Hunter and the Gorilla's Pact
  • The Dog Who Carried Fire
  • The Dog and Legba's Message
  • The Horse and the Dog of the Chief
  • Why the Dog is the Friend of Man
  • How the Chicken Lost Its Teeth
  • The Lion, the Dog, and the First Warrior
  • The Hyena Who Tried to Be a Cow
  • The Lion, the Dog, and the First Warrior
  • The Hyena Who Tried to Be a Cow
  • The Dog and the Tortoise's Friendship
  • The Dog, the Goat, and the Farmer's Fire
  • The First Dog and the Kaya Spirit
  • The Hyena Who Wore a Man's Clothes
  • The Dog That Spoke to the Ancestors
  • The Dog and the Jackal's Choice
  • The Dog That Was a King's Son
  • Mbe and the Dog's Singing Contest
  • The Dog, the Leopard, and the Great Famine
  • Mbe and the Dog's Funeral
  • Mbe and the Dog's Funeral
  • The Dog and the Leopard's Spots
  • The Dog and the Leopard's Spots
Common Themes
  • Deception and its consequences 3
  • Greed and Deception 2
  • Pride and ingratitude 2
  • Cleverness and problem-solving 2
  • Pride and humility 2
  • Betrayal and Deception 1
  • Wisdom and Greed 1
  • Understanding and appreciating one's role 1
  • Greed and Trickery 1
  • Deception and Survival 1
  • Betrayal and Trust 1
  • Underestimation and cleverness 1
  • Responsibility and Consequences 1
  • Cunning and resourcefulness 1
  • Mercy and Friendship 1
  • Deception and Temptation 1
  • Cunning and Betrayal 1
  • Humility and Adaptability 1
  • Self-sacrifice and courage 1
  • Greed and Cunning 1
  • Understanding and Acceptance 1
  • Justice and Fairness 1
  • Deceit and Consequences 1
  • Intelligence and cooperation overcoming brute strength 1
  • Betrayal and Consequences 1
  • The dangers of greed and disrespecting nature 1
  • Trickery and consequences 1
Cultural Groups
  • Igbo 8
  • Akan 5
  • Aja 4
  • Maasai 4
  • Yoruba 2
  • Mijikenda 2
  • Samburu 2
  • Bahaya 1
  • Bayaka 1
  • Ewe 1
  • Fon 1
  • Herero 1
  • Shona 1