The River Spirit of Muta
A cursed family, an angry river, and one woman’s fight to restore harmony.
Top Moral Stories on GatherTales
Moral stories convey ethical lessons and values. They explore themes of right and wrong, good and evil, and the consequences of choices. These stories can inspire reflection and encourage readers to consider their own values and actions.
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 Fisherman and the Mermaid of Gaza
A fisherman’s love for a mermaid challenges fate in a world where land and sea remain divided.
The Cunning Hare and the Crocodile
A cunning hare outwits a mighty crocodile in a battle of wits and wisdom.
The Witch of Morne Diablotin
In the depths of Dominica’s rainforest, some legends refuse to remain buried
The Mermaids of Baños
The river never forgets those who dare to love the lost
The Nine-Headed Dragon of Hortobágy
A legendary battle between a humble shepherd and the fiery beast of the Hungarian plains.
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 Oasis of the Hidden Djinn
A forbidden oasis, a cursed guardian, and a scholar who seeks the truth—no matter the cost.
Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
A powerful tale of pride, wisdom, and the forces that shape the heavens.
The Fisherman’s Curse on Lake Victoria
A fisherman’s arrogance awakens an ancient curse, and the lake demands payment in blood.
The Taíno Moon Child
A mystical legend of love, loss, and the undying spirit of Borikén.
The Mbói Tu’i: The Parrot-Headed Serpent
A forbidden journey into the depths of the jungle awakens an ancient guardian—some myths should never be disturbed.
The Guardian Aymara Spirit
A young man must embrace his destiny as the Guardian of the Aymara Spirit to protect his homeland from destruction.
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.
Ngoné and the Sacred Mask
A brave girl’s journey to reclaim her village’s sacred relic from the realm of the Djinn.
The Twin Brothers and the River Spirit
A brother’s love is tested when he dares to defy the wrath of the river spirit.
The Bamboo Grove of Jeju
In the heart of Jeju’s bamboo grove, history lingers in whispers—waiting to be heard.
The Cursed Well of Jericho
Some secrets are buried for a reason.
The Hausa Hunter and the Tuareg Princess
A forbidden love and a hidden betrayal threaten to ignite war—can destiny unite the hunter and the princess in time?