The Myth of Narcissus and Echo
A tragic tale of love, vanity, and the echoes of fate.
The Legend of the Midas Touch
The legendary tale of King Midas, whose golden touch brought both fortune and despair.
The Clever Gazelle and the Greedy Hyena
A tale of wit, redemption, and unexpected friendship in the African savanna.
The Lottery
A dark tradition tests the bounds of community, fear, and the human spirit.
The Empty Pot
The power of honesty shapes the future of a kingdom.
The Wise Old Man and the Unkind Rich Man
A tale of transformation where wealth's true value is revealed through kindness.
The Legend of the Cegua
A chilling tale of supernatural deception and survival in the heart of Costa Rica.
The Elves and the Shoemaker
A heartwarming tale of unexpected kindness and gratitude.
Rapunzel
A tale of love, courage, and the enduring power of hope.
The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats
A tale of cleverness, vigilance, and maternal bravery.
The Frog King or Iron Heinrich
A tale of transformation, loyalty, and the magic of true love.
The Juniper Tree
A tale of love, sacrifice, and miraculous justice.
The Fisherman and His Wife
In "The Fisherman and His Wife," a humble fisherman catches an enchanted flounder who grants wishes. Urged by his greedy wife, he requests increasingly grandiose rewards—from a cottage to a castle, then queenship, emperorship, and finally, godhood. Each wish is granted until their insatiable desire leads them back to their humble beginnings. This timeless German folktale explores themes of greed, contentment, and the true nature of happiness.
The Goose Girl
A princess's journey from betrayal to triumph.
The Tale of Two Brothers
A legendary tale of loyalty, betrayal, and divine intervention in ancient Egypt.
The Bremen Town Musicians
An Unlikely Quartet Finds Friendship and Adventure
Rumpelstiltskin
A tale of cunning, courage, and the perils of greed.
Bluebeard
A tale of courage, curiosity, and redemption in the face of darkness.
Puss in Boots
A cunning cat's clever plan to turn a miller's son into a nobleman.
Beauty and the Beast
A timeless fairy tale of love, courage, and the true meaning of beauty.
The Nightingale
A tale of true beauty and wisdom beyond the superficial.
The Red Shoes
A story of a young girl, enchanted shoes, and the journey to find redemption.
The Snow Queen
A tale of friendship and courage in the face of icy challenges.
The Little Match Girl
A touching tale of hope and compassion in the coldest of winters.