Project Gutenberg 2011-12-19 Public domain in the USA. 2529 Honey, James A. 1880 Honeij, James Albert Honeÿ, James A. South-African Folk-Tales Origin of the difference in modes of life between Hottentots and Bushmen -- The lost message -- The Monkey's fiddle -- The Tiger, the Ram, and the Jackal -- The Jackal and the Wolf -- A Jackal and a Wolf -- The Lion, the Jackal, and the Man -- The world's reward -- The Lion and the Jackal -- Tink-tinkje -- The Lion and Jackal -- The Lion and Jackal -- The hunt of Lion and Jackal -- The story of Lion and Little Jackal -- The Lioness and the Ostrich -- Crocodile's treason -- The story of a dam -- The dance for water, or Rabbit's triumph -- Jackal and Monkey -- Lion's share -- Jackal's bride -- The story of Hare -- The white man and Snake -- Another version of the same fable -- Cloud eating -- Lion's illness -- Jackal, Dove, and Heron -- Cock and Jackal -- Elephant and Tortoise -- Another version of the same fable -- Tortoise hunting Ostriches -- The judgment of Baboon -- Lion and baboon -- The Zebra StalLion -- When Lion could fly -- Lion who thought himself wiser than his mother -- Lion who took a Woman's shape -- Why has Jackal a long black stripe on his back? -- Horse cursed by Sun -- Lion's defeat -- The origin of death -- Another version of the same fable -- A third version of the same fable -- A fourth version of the same fable -- A Zulu version of the legend of the "origin of death" -- Literature on South-African folk-lore. Produced by Michael Hale, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "South-African Folk-Tales" by James A. Honeÿ is a collection of traditional stories that delve into the folklore of South Africa, reflecting a narrative style likely formed in the early 20th century. The tales centralize animal characters such as Jackal, Lion, and Hyena, exploring various morals and cultural anecdotes derived from the rich tapestry of South African mythology. These stories aim to preserve the wisdom and teachings of different indigenous cultures, particularly those of the Bushmen. The opening of the collection introduces the author's intent to share these folk-tales not only for their entertainment value but also for their ethnological importance. It highlights how many stories have roots in various languages and cultures, such as Dutch influences and adaptations from earlier tales, showcasing the complex heritage of South African narratives. The introduction sets the stage for a thematic exploration of human nature, community, and the moral dimensions of folklore, promising an engaging read for those interested in cultural insights and animal fables that reflect societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Tales -- South Africa Folklore -- South Africa GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 177985 2025-08-15T13:02:51.219079 text/html 175138 2021-01-08T08:42:51 text/html 144735 2025-08-15T13:02:57.986030 application/epub+zip 143617 2025-08-15T13:02:54.233050 application/epub+zip 131795 2025-08-15T13:02:53.019050 application/epub+zip 302870 2025-08-15T13:03:00.869023 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266125 2025-08-15T13:02:57.151056 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222879 2022-09-17T13:24:39.764474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147098 2025-08-15T13:02:50.728052 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 146887 2021-01-08T08:42:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 146878 2021-01-08T08:42:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21162 2025-08-15T13:03:00.999998 application/rdf+xml 14979 2025-08-15T13:02:53.539037 image/jpeg 4088 2025-08-15T13:02:53.280054 image/jpeg 53732 2021-01-08T08:42:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 59488 2021-01-08T08:42:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 53705 2021-01-08T08:42:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 135235 2025-08-15T13:02:51.234067 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog