The Story of Ptah
The tale of Ptah, Egypt's divine creator, celebrates the power of words and craftsmanship
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 Feathered Serpent
A timeless Mesoamerican myth of creation, sacrifice, and redemption.
The Legend of the River Styx
A mortal’s daring quest into the underworld to uncover a divine secret.
The Legend of the Blue Dragon
A tale of courage, destiny, and the timeless bond between humanity and the divine
The Legend of the Sun and the Moon
A timeless tale of celestial love and mortal courage from ancient Persia.
The Legend of Sekhmet
The fierce goddess Sekhmet teaches the enduring lessons of balance, transformation, and redemption.
The Tale of the Sphinx
An enduring myth of wisdom, riddles, and the divine guardian of two ancient worlds
The Legend of the Black Jaguar
A Mayan legend of courage, sacrifice, and the mystical bond between man and the divine.
The Tale of the Sobek
A courageous boy faces divine trials to save Egypt from chaos.
The Story of the Cerberus
The legendary three-headed guardian of the Underworld who bridges the worlds of the living and the dead.
The Story of Rustam and the Seven-Headed Dragon
A thrilling Persian legend of courage, trials, and the triumph of a hero over a seven-headed menace.
The Tale of the Achilles' Heel
A legendary tale of strength, fate, and the vulnerability that defines us all.
The Tale of the Sacred Cenote
Dive into the heart of the Yucatán jungle in "The Tale of the Sacred Cenote", where a young boy, Itzamná, embarks on a perilous journey to appease the gods and save his drought-stricken village. Facing ancient trials and the mysterious depths of the cenote, he discovers courage, selflessness, and the fragile bond between mortals and the divine. A story of sacrifice, resilience, and hope, this Mayan legend will immerse you in a world of myth, mystery, and timeless wisdom.
The Story of the Siege of Troy
A timeless epic of love, war, and the fall of an ancient city.
The Tale of the Nine-Headed Bird
A legendary battle of courage and wisdom against the mythical Nine-Headed Bird.
The Story of the Tupi-Guarani Creation Myth
Discover the divine tale of creation, resilience, and the eternal harmony of life in the Tupi-Guarani mythology.
The Story of Ah Puch
A gripping journey into the Mayan underworld, where life and death intertwine in a timeless dance.
The Story of Thoth
Discover the timeless wisdom and cosmic harmony of Thoth, Egypt's divine scribe.
The Tale of the Div-e Kharman
A legendary tale of courage and sacrifice unfolds as one man faces an ancient evil to protect his people.
The Legend of the Wooden Horse
An ancient tale of cunning, bravery, and the legendary fall of Troy.
The Legend of the Mythical Guarana
A mythical tale of love, loss, and the powerful spirit within the Amazon’s sacred guarana.
The Story of the Qilin
A tale of harmony, wisdom, and the mythical creature that brought peace to an ancient kingdom.
The Story of the King’s Challenge
A shepherd’s loyalty unearths the hidden treasure within a king’s riddle.
The Legend of the Hathor
A powerful tale of courage and divine protection in ancient Egypt.