The Lion’s Share : A Somali Folktale

The Lion’s Share is one of the most widely known animal fables throughout Somalia. It is told for entertainment but also for its wisdom about the misuse of power. At different times in history the folktale was retold in poems, songs, and other prose.

Related: Africa, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Somalia

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