The Stories

Ethiopia is an extraordinary patchwork of languages and cultures. It is the home of ancient traditions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and other beliefs. About seventy-five language are spoken by peoples with their own rich and diverse cultures who celebrate the world in fascinating stories, which have been passed down through the generations since the earliest times.

In this collection, you will find animal fables, funny stories about men and women and stories about how the world began. And you will meet a whole gallery of magical creatures: jinns, wizards, hyena-women, demons, ogres and zombies.

Click here on the name of the region to read the stories.

Afar

Amhara

Beni Shangul-Gumuz

Gambela

Harar

Oromia

SNNPR

Somalia  

Tigray