Pyramus and Thisbe of Babylon: A Tragic Love Beyond Walls
Two lovers in ancient Babylon, kept apart by a garden wall, face a fateful misunderstanding that seals their doom.
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The Anklet of the Desert Star
In ancient Basra, a mistreated girl discovers hidden strength in a magical anklet crafted by desert spirits.
Death and the Gardener: An Iraqi Parable of Inevitable Fate
In medieval Iraq, a humble gardener learns that death cannot be outrun, only embraced.
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.
When the Animals United: A Fable of Renewal in Iraq
A stirring fable of courageous animals who rise to protect Earth’s fragile beauty.
The Tale of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
A legendary garden of love and innovation, built to defy the desert in ancient Babylon.
Aladdin's Lamp
A magical adventure of love and courage in ancient Baghdad.
The Epic of Gilgamesh
An ancient Mesopotamian epic of friendship, heroism, and the quest for immortality.