Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

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Bedtime Folktales and Stories for Sleeping | Folktales by Firelight

Folktales by Firelight

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Folktales by Firelight delivers local folktales, fables, legends, proverbs, and historical stories and biographies from across the heartland and the diaspora. Each episode blends immersive narration with ambient sound to honor African oral tradition, ancestral wisdom, and cultural storytelling. Perfect for fans of ancient stories, bedtime folktales, history, audio dramas, and family-friendly podcasts. 🎧 Find more and support the show: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com/

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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

Bedtime Folktales and Stories for Sleeping | Folktales by Firelight

17 minutes 10 seconds

5 months ago

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

In this richly woven West African folktale, a simple lie sets off a chain reaction through the animal kingdom — ending in tragedy, justice, and a mystery explained.

Why does the mosquito buzz in your ear? Because it can’t forget what its’s done.

This immersive narration explores:
– The power of words and consequences
– Animal logic and village justice
– Cultural wisdom passed through generations

Perfect for lovers of:
– African myths and folktales
– Bedtime storytelling and family listening
– ASMR and ambient narration
– Oral tradition and black history

🎧 Listen and reflect by the fire.

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