Mba-Soêmba
Mba-Soêmba is the clever hare trickster figure in Mossi folklore of Burkina Faso, the wise and cunning counterpart to the foolish hyena Mba-Katrè. In the vast oral tradition of the Mossi (Moose) people, Mba-Soêmba represents intelligence, quick thinking, and resourcefulness — consistently using his wits to overcome larger, stronger adversaries. Through clever deception, strategic thinking, and an understanding of human nature, the hare repeatedly triumphs over the hyena's brute force and greed. The stories of Mba-Soêmba serve as a cornerstone of Mossi moral education for children aged 10 to 12