Intellectual Girl: A Folktale of Wit and Courage from India
A young maiden in ancient India uses quick wit and a fearless heart to outsmart every challenge and restore justice to her village.
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The Rabbit on the Moon
A charming Japanese myth of a rabbit crafting rice cakes atop the moon
Mr. Spider, His Family, and the Dead Elephant: Anansi’s Clever Trick
In a Ghanaian forest, Anansi cleverly outwits the mighty elephant and teaches his family the art of wisdom and resourcefulness.
A True Friend: An Indian Folktale of Loyalty
Two friends embark on a journey that tests their loyalty against deceit and danger under the watchful gaze of fate.
The Roof of Leaves: A Tale of Anger and Forgiveness from the Congo
When conflict brews beneath the green canopy, only forgiveness can calm the storm.
The Anklet of the Desert Star
In ancient Basra, a mistreated girl discovers hidden strength in a magical anklet crafted by desert spirits.
Tansen's Gift: The Mystic Music of India
A gifted musician’s song could calm wild beasts and kindle lamps with a single note.
Gordias and the Gordian Knot: Legend of Bold Resolution in Phrygia
A myth of Gordias’s clever ascent to Phrygian throne and Alexander’s daring solution that changed Anatolian lore forever.
Arachne the Weaver: Warning Against Hubris
When mortal skill challenged goddessly pride, a legendary tapestry wove Arachne’s fate into legend.
Land Where No One Ever Dies: An Italian Folk Tale of Mortality
A poetic exploration of mortality and the human heart in a timeless Italian land where death is but a distant whisper.
Stolen Bairn and the Sìdh: A Scottish Folktale of Courage
A mother's unyielding love defies the enchanted folk of the moors to reclaim her child.
The Mill That Ground Out Silver Coins
A spirited trickster stumbles upon a mystic mill that produces silver coins, setting off a whirl of hilarious mischief.
Coward Man and His Enemy – Somali Folktale of Igal Shidad
A witty Somali folktale of Igal Shidad who outwits fear and foes on the desert sands.
The Rat and a Crab
A tale of trust frayed by greed and redeemed by selflessness.
Petrosinella: An Italian Rapunzel Tale of Hope
A heartfelt retelling of the classic Rapunzel in Renaissance Italy.
The Dream Diviner and the Snake: An Ancient Iraqi Folktale
A young villager seeks guidance from a revered seer when a serpent from his dreams beckons him toward destiny.
The Weeping Lass at the Crossroads: A Tale of Grief and Grace
A young woman's vigil at a haunted crossroads tests the bounds of mourning.
Journey to the Well of the World's End
A brave princess seeks the ancient well that grants wisdom
The Cruel Sister: A Dark British Legend of Rivalry
A chilling tale of jealousy, betrayal, and redemption set in Victorian England.
Khan's Riddles: A Kyrgyz Saga of Love and Wit
In ancient Kyrgyz lands, suitors face the Khan’s cunning riddles to win a lover’s hand.
Silent Princess of Anatolia
A prince braves ancient curses across Anatolian hills to restore his beloved voice.
Death in the Nut: A Parable of Mortality
A sombre tale from the British countryside that reminds us of life’s fleeting nature.
The Lute Player's Journey Through Shadows and Light
A stirring tale of war, captivity, and the healing power of music in medieval Russia.
Wood of One Hundred Oaks - A Tale of Love's Strength
A heartfelt journey in an enchanted ancient grove