The Tambourine of the Ancestors
A mystical journey where ancestral rhythms awaken the spirit of a nation.
Top Senegal on GatherTales
senegal-desc
The Dancing Baobab Tree
A young girl must uncover an ancient secret to awaken the spirit of the legendary Dancing Baobab Tree
The Fisherman and the Djinn
A fisherman’s clever bargain with a Djinn leads to fortune, fear, and an ultimate test of wisdom.
The Golden Calabash
A sacred golden calabash holds the fate of a village in a tale of greed, redemption, and the wisdom of the ancestors.
The Cunning Hyena and the Foolish Donkey
A clever hyena and a naïve donkey embark on a series of misadventures, but only one of them ever wins.
Ngoné and the Sacred Mask
A brave girl’s journey to reclaim her village’s sacred relic from the realm of the Djinn.
Why the Giraffe Has a Long Neck
A young giraffe’s journey of perseverance and transformation in the face of hardship.
The Bride of Lake Retba
A haunting tale of love and sacrifice on the pink shores of Senegal’s mystical Lake Retba.
Maam Kumba Bang, the River Spirit
A powerful legend of justice, nature, and the enduring spirit of the Senegal River.
The Jackal’s Clever Trick
A cunning jackal outsmarts the savanna’s fiercest predators in this thrilling tale of wit and survival.
The Story of the Baobab Tree
A timeless tale of nature's resilience and the guardians who protect it.