Drawn from all parts of Africa, these stories convey the fierce sense of justice inherent in African peoples, their powers of patience and endurance, and their supreme ability as storytellers. A greedy spider, an evil shark, flying horses, and a scheming tortoise appear alongside blacksmiths, kings, chiefs, peasants, and even an African Superman. The tales are collected from all across the continent and translated from over a dozen languages such as Swahili, Bantu, Fulani, Zulu, and Yoruba.