The Theft of Thor's Hammer: A Hilarious Norse Epic of Disguise and Deception
How Thor, the thunder god, cross-dressed as Freya to outwit the giant king Thrym and reclaim his lost hammer.
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The Kojiki: Birth of Islands and the Dawn of Kami
How Izanagi and Izanami Shaped Japan's Lands and the Realm of Gods
The Binding of Fenrir: Prophecy, Deceit, and the Chains of Destiny
How the Norse gods wove a web of cunning and treachery to bind Fenrir, the wolf fated to bring about the twilight of the gods.
Ragnarök: The Twilight of the Gods
The prophesied doom and rebirth of the Norse world through the final cataclysmic battle.
The Death of Baldr: Loki’s Betrayal and the Tragic Prelude to Ragnarök
Discover the haunting Norse myth of Baldr’s death—how love, treachery, and fate shaped the doom of the gods.
The Popol Vuh: The Hero Twins and the Birth of the Maya World
The Ancient Maya Creation Epic of Hunahpu and Xbalanque
The Headless Horseman
A spectral rider haunts the moonlit roads of Sleepy Hollow, bound by a tragic curse and searching for his missing head.
La Mulata de Córdoba: A Witch’s Flight from Injustice
An enthralling legend of a woman accused of witchcraft in colonial Córdoba, who turns the tables with her secret powers
Llorona: The Weeping Woman of Mexican Rivers
An immersive retelling of La Llorona, the ghostly mother who wanders rivers in sorrow, seeking her lost children under moonlit skies
Legend of the Madremonte: Guardian of the Colombian Wilderness
Uncover the tale of Madremonte, the fierce forest spirit safeguarding Colombia’s wilds with thunderous storms.
The Mapinguari: Guardian of the Amazon's Heart
In the depths of Brazil’s lush Amazon rainforest, an ancient beast awakens to defend its home from destruction.
Song of the Ñandutí Spider
A vibrant folktale weaving artistry, nature, and Paraguayan heritage around the spider’s lacework
Legend of the Muisca Raft
A vivid journey into the ancient Muisca ceremony at Lake Guatavita that inspired the myth of El Dorado.
The Rainmaker’s Secret
How a young child’s simple act of compassion brought rain back to a parched Nigerian village
Legend of the Candelaria: Spirits of the Sacred Mountain
An immersive journey through Venezuela’s highlands, where Mount Candelaria holds the secret of healing spirits and renewal
El Dorado: Colombia's Golden City That Lured Explorers to Their Doom
A captivating saga of the Muisca legend, Spanish conquistadors, and the perilous hunt for El Dorado's fabled riches
Legend of the Ceibo Flower
How a brave warrior’s sacrifice gave birth to Argentina’s national blossom
The Silver River: A Heavenly Divide of Love in Argentina
A myth from Argentina’s pampas tells how the Silver River in the night sky forever separates two star-crossed lovers
Children of the Jaguar: A Mayan Tale of Twins and the Underworld
A richly detailed Mayan myth where twin siblings challenge underworld gods through wit, courage, and ancestral wisdom
Dance of the Zamba: Between Heart and Heritage
In the heart of Argentina, a folk dancer faces a choice between love and the traditions that shaped her soul.
The Inca Bridge: A Tale of Courage and Community
A legendary rope bridge in the Peruvian Andes that tests bravery and unites villagers in ritual renewal.
Legend of the Golden Condor
An ancient Inca seer and a magnificent condor unite to protect the empire through prophecy and courage
Lost in the Amazon
A heart-pounding journey through Brazil’s vast rainforest as one traveler fights to reunite with her guide
Clockwork Kingdom: The Tinker’s Rebellion
A gifted inventor risks everything when his creation sparks a revolution and a forbidden romance