Lizard

Scientific Family: Lacertidae

Stories Featuring This Animal
  • The Spider and the Chameleon's Cloak
  • The Chameleon and the Origin of Death
  • The Chameleon and the Origin of Death
  • The Chameleon's Warning
  • The Chameleon's Two-Colored Cloak
  • The Lizard Who Carried the Message
  • The Origin of All Things
  • The Origin of All Things
  • The Serpent, the Chameleon, and the Gift of Magic
  • The Chameleon and the Lizard's Message from the Ancestors
  • The Chameleon and the Lizard's Message from the Ancestors
  • The Elephant and the Chameleon's Challenge
  • The Chameleon and the Color of Truth
  • The Chameleon, Orunmila, and the King's Robe
  • The Chameleon and the King's Contest
  • The Chameleon and the King's Contest
  • The Chameleon and the Monkey's Judgment
  • The Chameleon, the Messenger of Life
  • The Chameleon, the Messenger of Life
  • The Lizard and the Warrior's Shield
  • The Chameleon Who Carried the Sun
  • The Lizard and the Hot Sand
  • The Chameleon That Revealed a Murder
  • Why the Agama Lizard Bobs Its Head
  • Why the Agama Lizard Bobs Its Head
Common Themes
  • Wisdom and Ignorance 3
  • Cunning and Betrayal 2
  • Underestimation and cleverness 2
  • Greed and disobedience 2
  • Deception and Temptation 2
  • Wisdom and Greed 1
  • Humility vs Vanity 1
  • Greed and Misjudgment 1
  • Deception and its consequences 1
  • Greed and Deception 1
  • Betrayal and Revenge 1
  • Wisdom and Pride 1
  • Greed and Trickery 1
  • Love and patience 1
  • Humility and Adaptability 1
  • Mercy and Friendship 1
  • Vanity and Pride 1
  • The dangers of greed and disrespecting nature 1
  • Trickery and consequences 1
Cultural Groups
  • Yoruba 4
  • Zulu 3
  • Igbo 3
  • Bambuti 2
  • Chewa 2
  • Fang 2
  • Aja 1
  • Batwa 1
  • Bayaka 1
  • Chaga 1
  • Ewe 1
  • Wolof 1
  • Zaramo 1
  • Mijikenda 1
  • Songhai 1