Jackal

Scientific Family: Canidae

Stories Featuring This Animal
  • The Jackal and the Hare's Tug-of-War
  • The Jackal and the Hare's Farming Contest
  • The First Herdsman and the Jackal's Advice
  • The Jackal's Deception
  • The Jackal and the Sacred Cow
  • Why the Ostrich Lays Its Eggs in the Sand
  • The Hyena and the Jackal's Children
  • The Jackal Who Stole the Ostrich's Young
  • The Jackal's Stolen Fat
  • The Lion and the Jackal's Pact
  • The Jackal and the Dove's Nest
  • The Porcupine and the Jackal's Shared Meal
  • The Jackal and the Drum of the Ancestors
  • The Dog and the Jackal's Choice
  • The Hyena and the Jackal's Wedding
Common Themes
  • Greed and Cunning 2
  • Deception and its consequences 2
  • Deception and Greed 1
  • Community vs Individual Greed 1
  • Envy and contentment 1
  • The consequences of not keeping secrets 1
  • Responsibility and Consequences 1
  • Justice and Fairness 1
  • Cunning and resourcefulness 1
  • Power and Greed 1
  • Love and patience 1
  • Cooperation and Survival 1
  • Mercy and Friendship 1
Cultural Groups
  • Zulu 3
  • Herero 2
  • Samburu 2
  • Akan 1
  • Dogon 1
  • Fulani 1
  • Hausa 1
  • San 1
  • Tswana 1
  • Mijikenda 1
  • Songhai 1