Tagged: Elphinstone Dayrell

Efriam Duke was an ancient king of Calabar. He was a peaceful man, and did not like war. He had a wonderful drum, the property of which, when it was beaten, was always to...

Recently I read the Dyna’s translation of the Tanzanian folk-tale The hawk and the hen and instantly fell in love with the story. To my great surprise hawks not only kill hens in Tanzania, but...

Many years ago there was a Calabar hunter called Effiong, who lived in the bush, killed plenty of animals, and made much money. Every one in the country knew him, and one of his...

There was once a king who was very powerful. He had great influence over the wild beasts and animals. Now the tortoise was looked upon as the wisest of all beasts and men. This...