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Pourquoi Tales

Sometimes called “origin” stories.

“Pourquoi” is French meaning “why?”

Pourquoi Tales Old legends told to explain why things are the way they are. Usually describe something in nature.

Pourquoi Tales explain… Huge phenomena all the way to small details of animals’ physical markings “How the Ostrich Got Its Long Neck”

Pourquoi Tales explain… Origin of plants and animals “How the Bat Came to Be”

Origin of lightning and thunder and mountains

Pourquoi Tales… Are worldwide Were not told for entertainment Were believed by people

“Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears”