Gazelle

Scientific Family: Bovidae

Stories Featuring This Animal
  • The Gazelle's Sacrifice
  • The Tortoise's Judgment
  • The Legend of Chiwara
  • The Legend of Chiwara
  • The Leopard and the Antelope's Hide
  • The Antelope Who Danced for the Dead
  • The Creation of the Eland
  • The Tortoise's Song
  • The Jackal's Stolen Fat
  • Why the Hyena Laughs
  • The Porcupine and the Jackal's Shared Meal
  • The Antelope's Gift of Divination
  • The Gazelle and the Gift of Speed
  • The First Eland and the Hunter's Pact
  • Tsuro and the Hyena's Stolen Fat
  • Tsuro and the Hyena's Stolen Fat
  • Tsuro and the Hyena's Stolen Fat
  • Tsuro and the Hyena's Stolen Fat
Common Themes
  • Courage and patience in love 2
  • Deception and its consequences 2
  • Respect for all, regardless of size or strength 1
  • Understanding and appreciating one's role 1
  • Betrayal and Trust 1
  • Underestimation and cleverness 1
  • Pride and Vanity 1
  • Cunning and resourcefulness 1
  • Understanding and respecting one's role 1
  • Love and patience 1
  • Cooperation and Survival 1
  • Deception and vigilance 1
  • Deception and Cunning 1
  • The consequences of dishonesty 1
  • Revenge and Accountability 1
  • Cleverness and deceit 1
Cultural Groups
  • Shona 5
  • Akan 2
  • Bambara 2
  • San 2
  • Bayaka 1
  • Fang 1
  • Tswana 1
  • Yoruba 1
  • Zulu 1
  • Mijikenda 1
  • Samburu 1