KUJICHAGULIA Self-Determination The Three Tests Once, long ago three tigers came to Africa. They went to the country of the animals and made this terrible announcement. From now on, this land will be ruled by the Tigers. We are, after all, the strongest, fastest and wisest of all animals. Therefore, we are the only fit rulers. they claimed. A little mouse spoke up from the crowd, But we have a council where we make our decisions together, we dont need or want any ruler. One of the tigers let out a roar so loud and fierce that the poor mouse started running and didnt stop until he was in the land of the humans. To this day, he lives in the houses of humans. Her cousin, the field mouse misses her terribly. The other animals didnt like the idea much either, but they looked at those tigers big claws and sharp teeth and were afraid to speak. These tigers were even bigger than the lion. We will collect taxes and well also change the name of this country. From now on, this will be Tigerland and you will call yourselves servants of the tigers. they said. Finally, Anansi spoke. Great tigers, it is clear that you are strong, fast and wise, but just so that everyone will know for sure that you are stronger, faster and wiser than anyone else, let us have a contest. Anansi suggested. The tigers liked the idea, so Anansi continued. Let us prepare ourselves, then tomorrow we will choose someone to compete against each of you. So the tigers left and the animals held a private meeting to discuss what to do. The next morning, the animals were ready. The tigers came to the council circle. The strongest tiger spoke first. Who will compete against me? he asked. I will. said the tiny voice of the field mouse. The tiger laughed until he cried. This will not take long. he said. Who will race me? roared the swiftest tiger. I will. said the tortoise. folktales.net/kujicha.html
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