Two Beninese Tales That Teach Lessons on Humility and Creation
In the heart of West Africa, the people of Dahomey, today’s Benin, have long passed down stories that explain where humanity came from and why animals live as they do. These tales are more than myths; they are living lessons woven with wisdom, warning, and wit. In one story, we hear of Adanhu and Yewa, the first humans shaped by