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Why the bunny rabbit has wiggly slits for a nose

Why the bunny rabbit has wiggly slits for a nose

In the African folklore story, the Moon dies and rises to life again explains why the bunny rabbit has wiggly slits for a nose.

African Folklore Story

Why the bunny rabbit has wiggly slits for a nose

Why the bunny rabbit has wiggly slits for a nose

The Moon sent the Rabbit to the earth to inform humans that as she died away and rose again, so humankind could die and rise again.

The Moon said to the Rabbit, "Go the humans and tell them, 'Like as I die and rise to life again, so you also shall die and rise to life again.'"

The Rabbit went to the leader of the humans, and said instead, "Like as I die and do not rise to life again, so you shall also die, and not rise to life again."

When Rabbit returned, the Moon asked, "What did you say to the humans?"

Rabbit said, "I have told them, 'Like as I die and do not rise to life again, so you shall also die and not rise to life again.'"

The moon in her anger then took a great big stick and hit the Rabbit on his nose, which is why the Rabbit has a slit nose and constantly wiggles it from soreness to this very day.

More African folklore to make you happy with reading again.

  1. Foolish Tongue East African Folktale Short Story
  2. The Old Witchdoctor and His Grouchy Wife African Folklore Story
  3. African Folktales Are Cultural Heritage

Folklore storytelling is the most ancient art form of the African Community.

Time and effort must be given to becoming an African folklore storyteller, just as any artist must give time and effort to developing their skill.

African folklore is as old as Africa herself with a deep appreciation for antiquity expressed in artistic form.

More short folklore stories from Africa to make you fall in love with myths and legends again from the motherland.
  1. Why the bunny rabbit has wiggly slits for a nose
  2. Love Takes No Less Than Everything Marriage Folklore
  3. Hunters Attack Cowards Tell the Story
  4. One Do Wrong All Get Punished
  5. Mighty Little Hedgehog
  6. Blackman and White Snake Folklore Story

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