Why the Alligator’s Back Is Rough: A Gullah Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Pride and Humility
Long ago, when the world was still soft and young, the creatures of the Georgia marshlands lived in harmony under the wide Southern sun. The rivers ran cool and clear, cypress trees rose from the swamps, and the air shimmered with the hum of life. Among all these creatures, none was prouder than Alligator. Back then, Alligator’s skin gleamed smooth
