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Parchment style illustration of a girl fleeing her uncle in Haitian folklore.

The Uncle Who Married His Niece

In a prosperous region of Haiti, there once lived a powerful man whose wealth and authority placed him above the concerns of ordinary people. Some versions of the story say he was a king; others describe him as a man of great riches and influence. His household was large, his commands rarely questioned, and his desires often fulfilled without resistance.
Parchment-style illustration of dancing dumplings performing before a Haitian princess, Haitian folktale scene.

The Three Brothers and the Dancing Dumplings

In a rural Haitian village surrounded by fields of cassava and plantain, three brothers lived together after the death of their parents. The eldest was strong-willed and proud, the middle brother quick-tempered and restless, and the youngest quiet, observant, and gentle in manner. Though they shared the same blood, their
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