Lion

Scientific Family: Felidae

Stories Featuring This Animal
  • The Lion's Share
  • The Hare and the Lion's Whisker
  • The Gazelle's Sacrifice
  • The Lion and the Rat's Promise
  • Why the Hyena Follows the Lion
  • The Tortoise and the Falling Sky
  • The Lion and the King's Cattle
  • The Hare's Bargain with the Lion and Hyena
  • Kalulu and the Lion's Cave
  • The Owl Who Sees in the Dark
  • The Hare and the Well of Truth
  • The Boy Who Cried "Lion!"
  • The Lion and the Clever Hare
  • The Omumborombonga Tree
  • The Lion, the Dog, and the First Warrior
  • The Lion, the Dog, and the First Warrior
  • The Story of the Mjengwa Poles
  • The Elephant and the First Samburu Warrior
  • The Hare Who Rode the Ostrich
  • How the Porcupine Got Its Quills
  • The Lion, the First Chief, and the Mutupo
  • The Hare and the Lion's Disease
  • The Great Well
  • The Creation from the Cave
  • The Hare and the Lion's Cubs
  • The Hare and the Lion's Cubs
  • The Ostrich and the Lion's Stolen Eggs
  • The Lion Who Was a Chief
  • How the Tortoise Became King for a Day
  • The Lion Who Forgot His Roar
  • Why the Hyena Laughs
  • The Chameleon and the Monkey's Judgment
  • The Hare and the Lion's Illness
  • The Lion and the Jackal's Pact
  • Why the Hyena Has a Sloping Back
  • Why the Zebra Has Stripes
  • The Lion's Whisker
  • The Chameleon Who Carried the Sun
  • The Cattle That Chose Man
  • The First Gohu
  • Why the Gerenuk Prays to Nkai
  • The Warrior and the Lion's Debt
  • The Gazelle and the Gift of Speed
  • The Lion and the Ostrich's Eggs
  • The Porcupine's Gift of Spears
  • The Ostrich and the Lion's Mane
  • The Lion and the Hyena's Bargain
  • Tsuro and the Lion's Waterhole
  • The Ram That Went to War
Common Themes
  • Deception and its consequences 5
  • Cunning and resourcefulness 4
  • Power and Greed 2
  • Deception and Wisdom 2
  • Justice and Fairness 2
  • Pride and Vanity 2
  • Betrayal and Consequences 2
  • The dangers of greed and disrespect 2
  • Humility and Adaptability 2
  • Self-sacrifice and courage 2
  • Deception and Consequences 1
  • Betrayal and Deception 1
  • Respect for all, regardless of size or strength 1
  • Understanding and appreciating one's role 1
  • Cleverness overcomes physical disadvantage 1
  • Courage and patience in love 1
  • Deception and the pursuit of power 1
  • Community vs Individual Greed 1
  • Cunning over strength 1
  • Envy and contentment 1
  • The consequences of not keeping secrets 1
  • Pride and humility 1
  • Mercy and Friendship 1
  • Deception and Greed 1
  • Pride and ingratitude 1
  • Understanding and respecting one's role 1
  • Greed and Trickery 1
  • Deception and Temptation 1
  • Trickery and Wisdom 1
  • Greed and Misjudgment 1
  • Cunning versus strength 1
  • Underestimation and cleverness 1
  • Greed and Cunning 1
  • Understanding and Acceptance 1
Cultural Groups
  • Samburu 9
  • Mijikenda 5
  • Akan 4
  • Tswana 4
  • Yoruba 4
  • Zulu 4
  • Fulani 2
  • Maasai 2
  • Shona 2
  • Sukuma 2
  • Aja 1
  • Bagyeli 1
  • Bahaya 1
  • Bambara 1
  • Chewa 1
  • Dogon 1
  • Hausa 1
  • Herero 1
  • San 1
  • Zaramo 1
  • Igbo 1