The Lion and the Beetle - South African Folk Tale
\U0001f981\u2728 The Muddy Misadventure of the Mighty Lion! \U0001f31f\U0001f451
Ready for a ROARING good tale? Gather around for the story of the proudest lion in the savannah! \U0001f981\U0001f451
Once upon a time, there was a lion who thought he was the KING of all beasts! With his shiny mane and mighty roar, he believed he was the mightiest creature around. \U0001f929\U0001f33f But, oh dear, his bragging got a bit out of paw!
One day, he decided to show off even more by dressing up like a royal king. Palm leaves robe, snail shell necklace, and a flamboyant feather crown \u2013 he had it all! \U0001f483\U0001f451 Can you imagine the lion strutting around in his fancy outfit?
To prove his grandeur, the lion called all the animals to admire him by the river. \U0001f993\U0001f418\U0001f992 Even a tiny dung beetle joined in, singing a little song about feeling tall inside! But here's where the twist comes in \u2013 can you guess how the lion's royal parade takes a hilarious turn? \U0001f914\U0001f602 \U0001f43e\u2728 Did the lion stay the mighty king, or did his crown get a little too heavy?\xa0
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