Etiological sakme
Why the Hare Has a Split Lip
A short sakme about a sad hare whom no one feared, and how laughing at his own trick split his lip.
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Tales about animals
Stories explain the appearance, habits and human relationships of domestic and wild animals. Each page identifies the selected version and its source.
Etiological sakme
Why Dogs and Cats Quarrel
The lion sends a dog to fetch an absent camel. Knowing only that a camel has a hump, the dog brings back a cat with an arched back.
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The Bat
During a war between birds and beasts, the bat keeps joining the winning side. Once peace is made, neither side will take it back.
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The Hedgehog’s Spines
A hedgehog proud of its soft fur pricks its face on a spruce. After insulting the tree, it loses its own gentle coat.
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The Horse and the Ox
At a river, God asks two animals for help. The horse refuses to interrupt its grazing, while the hungry ox agrees to carry him across.
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The Ram’s Horns
The first ram has no way to defend itself. After being mistreated, it asks God for help and receives horns.
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The Squirrel’s Tail
Other animals laugh at the squirrel’s tiny tail. When it asks for help, it receives a tail unlike any they have seen.
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