Why the Zebra has Stripes | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

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Bedtime Folktales and Stories for Sleeping | Folktales by Firelight

Folktales by Firelight

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Folktales by Firelight delivers local folktales, fables, legends, proverbs, and historical stories and biographies from across the heartland and the diaspora. Each episode blends immersive narration with ambient sound to honor African oral tradition, ancestral wisdom, and cultural storytelling. Perfect for fans of ancient stories, bedtime folktales, history, audio dramas, and family-friendly podcasts. 🎧 Find more and support the show: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com/

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Why the Zebra has Stripes | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

Bedtime Folktales and Stories for Sleeping | Folktales by Firelight

8 minutes 14 seconds

2 months ago

Why the Zebra has Stripes | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

Why the Zebra Has Stripes | African Pourquoi Folktale | Folktales by Firelight

🔥 Once upon a time, Zebra had no stripes — only pride. But when a fiery clash with Baboon turned into a battle for warmth, the world changed forever.

This captivating "pourquoi" tale from Southern Africa tells of fire, folly, and how the zebra earned its iconic markings. A rhythmic, immersive retelling in the style of Folktales by Firelight.

✨ Perfect for:
– Curious kids & cozy adults
– Lovers of African stories & ASMR
– Storytime, classrooms, bedtime, and beyond

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Pass it on.

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