The Eternal Snow Maiden of Bern
A woman lost to winter, a legend frozen in time—dare you seek the Snow Maiden of Bern?
Top Poetic Stories on GatherTales
A poetic writing style employs figurative language, imagery, and rhythm to create a sense of beauty and emotion. It often uses metaphors, similes, and other literary devices to evoke a vivid picture in the reader's mind. This style is common in poetry, but can also be found in prose.
The Snow Dancer of Kuusamo
A young girl’s dance awakens an ancient power in the heart of a Finnish winter.
Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
A powerful tale of pride, wisdom, and the forces that shape the heavens.
The Djinn of the Dead Sea
A forgotten legend, a broken seal, and an ancient Djinn’s return—can history’s mistakes be undone?
The Griot’s Enchanted Kora
A griot’s melody carries history, but what happens when an ambitious prince seeks to rewrite it?
The Taíno Moon Child
A mystical legend of love, loss, and the undying spirit of Borikén.
The Amazon Guardians of Yasuni
A fierce Waorani warrior defends the sacred Amazon against those who seek to destroy it.
The Iele: Forest Maidens of the Night
A shepherd’s curiosity leads him into the clutches of the Iele, where beauty and danger intertwine beneath the moonlight.
The Singing Windmill of Kinderdijk
A haunted windmill, a lost love, and a song that never fades.
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.
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 Enchanted Breadfruit Tree
A mystical breadfruit tree, a forbidden secret, and the fate of a village in the hands of one girl
The Golden Elk of Lapland
A mystical journey through the frozen wilds of Lapland, where legend and reality collide.
Chimponda and the Talking River
A young boy must uncover the secrets of a legendary river to save his village from destruction.
Why the Giraffe Has a Long Neck
A young giraffe’s journey of perseverance and transformation in the face of hardship.
Kibamba and the Crocodile King
A young warrior challenges a legendary beast to free his people from fear.
The Mermaid of Lake Maracaibo
A haunting legend of love, sacrifice, and the deadly call of the mermaid of Lake Maracaibo.
The Lake Spirit of Bangweulu
A tale of nature's wrath and humanity’s chance for redemption.
The Palm Tree Maiden
A tale of love, sacrifice, and the eternal bond between humanity and nature.
The Dragon King’s Daughter of Busan
A tale of love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between the sea and the shore.
The Giraffe's Star in the Karoo
A giraffe’s journey to follow a celestial calling and find her destiny in the Karoo
Oshun’s Sacred River
A timeless myth of divine love, sacred waters, and the enduring power of faith.