Buffalo (African)

Scientific Family: Bovidae

Stories Featuring This Animal
  • The Lion's Share
  • How Anansi Rode the Buffalo
  • The Man Who Became a Buffalo
  • Why the Hyena Follows the Lion
  • The Ram's Hard Head
  • Why the Squirrel Lives in the Treetops
  • Why the Hyena Has a Sloping Back
  • The Hare Who Was a King's Advisor
  • The Lion and the Hyena's Bargain
  • Tsuro and the Fruit of the Fig Tree
  • Tsuro and the Fruit of the Fig Tree
  • Tsuro and the Fruit of the Fig Tree
  • Tsuro and the Fruit of the Fig Tree
Common Themes
  • Power and Greed 3
  • Deception and Consequences 1
  • Pride and ingratitude 1
  • Deception and Survival 1
  • Respect for all, regardless of size or strength 1
  • Cleverness overcomes physical strength 1
  • Greed and Cunning 1
  • Deception and Cunning 1
  • Envy and contentment 1
  • Revenge and Accountability 1
  • Cleverness and deceit 1
Cultural Groups
  • Shona 4
  • Akan 2
  • Aja 2
  • Zulu 2
  • Batwa 1
  • Yoruba 1
  • Samburu 1