The Queen Mother of Mamprusi
The inspiring rise of Yennaba, the Queen Mother who shaped Mamprugu.
Top Medieval Stories on GatherTales
Spanning roughly from the 5th to the 15th century, this era is characterized by knights, castles, feudalism, and the rise of Christianity in Europe. Medieval stories often delve into chivalry, courtly love, religious themes, and the struggles between kingdoms and empires.
The Legend of the Argeș Monastery
A timeless tale of love and sacrifice behind Romania’s legendary monastery.
The White Lady of Houska Castle
A tragic tale of love, betrayal, and the haunting secrets of Houska Castle.
The Witch of the Untersberg
A haunting tale of mystery, choice, and the secrets of Austria’s legendary mountain.
The Pilaf Thief and the Wise Judge
A savory tale of wit, justice, and a fragrant bowl of pilaf
The Sparrow and the Merchant
A merchant's encounter with a wise sparrow changes his life forever.
The Neck and the Fiddle
A haunting tale of music, ambition, and the mysteries of the Swedish wilderness.
The Dragon of Mount Pilatus
A timeless legend of bravery, wisdom, and the guardian of Mount Pilatus.
Queen Libuše’s Prophecy
Queen Libuše's vision transformed a humble kingdom into a timeless legacy.
The Water Spirit of Lake Traun
A tale of courage and connection unfolds beneath the shimmering waters of Lake Traun.
The Dragon of Trsat Castle
A fierce bond between a dragon and a noblewoman unfolds amidst peril and legend at Croatia’s Trsat Castle.
Kurmanbek the Hero
A legendary tale of courage and unity amidst the majestic mountains of Kyrgyzstan.
The Golden City of Allenstein
An ancient city’s opulence conceals a perilous secret in this tale of courage and sacrifice.
The Tale of the Stone Horse
A tale of sacrifice and legacy entwined with the unyielding spirit of a mystical stone horse
Princess Leon’s Legend
A courageous princess faces trials of the heart and spirit to save her kingdom in this epic Bavarian legend.
Adventures of Kotlboke
An epic journey through the lost kingdom of Umbra, where courage and friendship shape destiny.
The Froomil Legend
One woman’s courage to confront a legend and restore harmony between humanity and nature.
The Castle of Eschtheim
A tale of ambition, redemption, and the spectral shadows of a cursed castle.
The Hags of the Sea
A Fisherman’s Quest for Truth Amid the Legends of Irland’s Misty Shores
The Story of the Odel
A haunting tale of ambition, art, and the unyielding power of nature.
The Story of Zolgun
A legendary tale of courage and unity in the heart of the Kazakh steppes.
Legends of Weissen
A tale of courage, ancient power, and the fight to preserve a delicate balance in the mystical Schwarzhain Forest.
Warriors of Thalos
A tale of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring battle between light and shadow.
The Harpy
The haunting tale of love, betrayal, and redemption on Ireland’s mystical cliffs.