Why the Bananas Belong to the Monkey

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This Brazilian tale humorously explains why monkeys believe all bananas belong to them, telling how a clever old woman tricks a greedy monkey with a wax figure. After the sun frees the trapped monkey, she abandons her banana garden, leaving monkeys to claim the fruit as their own.

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Published Jun 19, 2025

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