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Cover of The lion's whiskers

The lion's whiskers

an Ethiopian folktale

by Nancy Raines Day

FolkloreAmhara (African people)StepmothersFolklore, africa

In this tale from the Amhara people of Ethiopia, a patient woman uses her experience with a wild lion to win the love of her new stepson.

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For young readers

Book data: Open Library