The Tale of Manas and the Dragon
A fearless warrior, an ancient dragon, and a battle that will echo through time.
Top Ancient Stories on GatherTales
Encompassing the earliest civilizations, from the dawn of humanity to the fall of the Roman Empire. Stories from this period often feature myths, legends, and historical accounts of great empires, epic battles, and the birth of various cultures.
The River Spirit of Muta
A cursed family, an angry river, and one woman’s fight to restore harmony.
The Golden Calabash
A sacred golden calabash holds the fate of a village in a tale of greed, redemption, and the wisdom of the ancestors.
The Eagle and the Falcon
A soaring fable of rivalry, wisdom, and the boundless freedom of the sky.
The Story of Ngombo’s Journey
A young warrior's quest to restore balance between his people and the land.
The Night Masquerade of Yoruba Land
A sacred festival, a powerful mask, and a battle between the living and the spirits.
The Three Trials of the Dogon Hunter
A young hunter’s journey through trials of courage, wisdom, and the spirit world to claim his destiny.
The Cunning Hare and the Crocodile
A cunning hare outwits a mighty crocodile in a battle of wits and wisdom.
The Leopard’s Debt
A hunter’s mercy sparks an unbreakable bond between man and beast.
The Maya Moon Goddess and the White Deer
A cursed hunter, a sacred white deer, and the Moon Goddess’s eternal watch—love is the only path to redemption.
The Enchanted Felt Rug
A young weaver’s journey to unlock the magic of an enchanted felt rug and protect her people’s future.
The Story of the Lightning Bird
A warrior’s destiny is forged in the heart of the storm.
The Cunning Hyena and the Foolish Donkey
A clever hyena and a naïve donkey embark on a series of misadventures, but only one of them ever wins.
The Enchanted Mbusa Basket
A young girl’s courage is tested in a quest to unlock the magic that can save her village.
Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
A powerful tale of pride, wisdom, and the forces that shape the heavens.
The Aso Rock Maiden
She was born for love, but destined for the Rock
The Djinn of the Dead Sea
A forgotten legend, a broken seal, and an ancient Djinn’s return—can history’s mistakes be undone?
Anansi and the Magic Calabash
A trickster’s journey to claim ultimate wisdom leads to an unexpected discovery.
The Taíno Moon Child
A mystical legend of love, loss, and the undying spirit of Borikén.
The Enchanted Ceiba Tree
A mystical journey into the heart of Cuba’s most sacred tree, where history, spirits, and destiny intertwine.
Louhi’s Hidden Sampo
A daring quest to steal a legendary artifact from the clutches of an all-powerful sorceress.
Why the Snow Leopard Roams the Mountains
The timeless legend of how the snow leopard became the ghost of the mountains.
Nkisu, the Rainbow Serpent of Zambia
A timeless Zambian legend of balance, wisdom, and the eternal dance between humankind and nature.
Why the Hyena Limps
A cunning Hyena's greed leads him to a lifelong lesson—and a limp that never fades.