The Enchanted Felt Rug
A young weaver’s journey to unlock the magic of an enchanted felt rug and protect her people’s future.
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 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.
Ngoné and the Sacred Mask
A brave girl’s journey to reclaim her village’s sacred relic from the realm of the Djinn.
The Sorceress of Cyrenaica
A tale of power, destiny, and the sorceress who defied fate.
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 Cursed Well of Jericho
Some secrets are buried for a reason.
The Baobab Grove of Ségou
The ancient baobabs of Ségou hold a secret—one that could save a village or doom it forever.
The Clever Hare and the Python
A clever hare uses his wit to outsmart the mighty python and prove that intelligence is the greatest strength of all.
The Hidden City of the Kimbundu
A legendary city lost in the Angolan jungle, an ancient secret waiting to be revealed.
The Golden Moko Jumbie
A legend of rhythm, courage, and the guardian who walked between worlds
The Birch Fairy and the Midnight Sun
A fairy’s battle to save the Midnight Sun from eternal twilight.
The Clever Old Woman and the Three Thieves
A clever old woman uses wit to outsmart three greedy thieves in this timeless Kyrgyz folktale.