How the Lizard Stole the Sun

In this fascinating African origin story, the sun was once the property of the cock. When the god asked the cock to hand it over, the proud bird refused. So the god called upon all creatures, promising a great reward to whoever could steal the sun.The squirrel tried first, befriending the cock in hopes of trickery, but he failed. Then came the lizard, who cunningly advised the cock to build a compound to protect the sun, warning that many envied it. The cock obeyed—and unknowingly sealed his fate. Using his climbing skill, the lizard scaled the wall, stole the sun, and delivered it to the god.As a reward, the lizard was allowed to dwell forever in human houses, which is why lizards are so often found in our homes today. The cock, however, never forgot his loss. To this day, whenever he crows at dawn, he is said to be pleading with the god to return his sun.🔗 Explore more folktales and wisdom stories here: mythopia.io - Folktales