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Episode Synopsis
# The Bundle of Sticks: A Father's Lesson in UnityIn this episode, we explore the timeless West African tale of Mr. Gyebi and his five quarrelsome sons. Living in the village of Mampa, this family owned a prosperous cocoa farm that should have provided well for them all—but constant fighting between the brothers prevented them from reaping the full rewards of their labor.When yet another simple task erupts into conflict, their father devises an ingenious lesson. He challenges each son to break a bundle of five sticks tied together—a task none can accomplish. Yet when given individual sticks, they snap them with ease. Through this powerful demonstration, Mr. Gyebi teaches his sons that their strength lies in unity: "Together we are like the bundle—unbreakable. Divided, you are like single sticks—easily broken."This classic parable reminds us that harmony and cooperation multiply our strength, while division leaves us vulnerable. Join us as we unpack this enduring lesson that resonates across cultures and generations—teaching that true power comes not from individual might, but from standing together as one.https://mythopia.io/story/502/mr-gyebi-and-his-sons
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