Download pdf Fables and Folktales Enganikyo of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom

A folktale is a story that has been handed down through generations of a family or ethnic group that is
culturally important.

Folklore generally refers to cultural expressions, such as narratives, jokes, beliefs, proverbs, legends,
myths, music, songs, dances, costumes, food, and festivals, through which individuals and groups shape
and disseminate a shared identity

Enganikyo which means folktales is one of the hallmarks of Bunyoro educational treasures. It is in
folktales where the Banyoro preserve their education, morality and cherished history. It is in folktales
where the Banyoro make links with the past ancestors and with future generations.

Like the ancient Biblical myths of creation, folktales are considered by the Banyoro to be authentic and
carry deeper meanings that affect how people think and act. In this section, We will share with you
some folktales that are common in Bunyoro-Kitara.

A fable is a short story that illustrates a moral lesson. The plot of a fable includes a simple conflict and a
resolution, followed by a maxim. Fables feature anthropomorphized animals and natural elements as
main characters.

A folktale is a story that has been handed down through generations of a family or ethnic group that is
culturally important.