The Legend of the Hungry Hyena

The Legend of the Hungry Hyena is a rare and original folktale of the Daasanach tribe of Northern Kenya, one of the last keepers of an ancient language that had never been translated into written form until 2019. The story has been in the care of the Daasanach people and has not been reinvented. This version adds an additional ending that challenges learners to consider the ways in which individual action affects individual and collective survival on our planet. It touches on the values of sharing, being content and learning to control one's impulses. The Legend of the Hungry Hyena is aligned with UN SDG 12 that challenges individual and collective action towards sustainable consumption and production patterns.