Ethiopia is a land rich in history and cultural heritage, and the many oral traditions of Ethiopia provide a wonderful and enchanting introduction to this special, ancient and beautiful place. Before the spread of print material and modern technology, oral traditions such as speeches, storytelling, songs – some sung with the help of musical instruments – were a means of entertainment and education which was passed from generation after generation. Within these pages is a sample collection of Ethiopian folktales which are suitable for all ages. The tales presented here were collected by the author in 2016 from four regions of Ethiopia: the capital of Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gondar and Lalibela, famous around the world for its thirteenth century churches carved out of solid rock. The tales appear in Amharic accompanied by an English translation, and an Amharic alphabet is reproduced in the back of the volume. This allows those interested in learning Amharic to practice reading the tales aloud in the original language. Amharic folktales are often like short stories – the content can be diverse and the themes varied, and they can contain more than one explanation. Enjoy your journey!