Tansen's Gift: The Mystic Music of India
A gifted musician’s song could calm wild beasts and kindle lamps with a single note.
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Folktale: Passed down through generations, folktales are traditional stories rooted in cultural beliefs and values. They often feature ordinary people or animals facing challenges, with lessons about morality and life's wisdom woven into the narrative.
The Roof of Leaves: A Tale of Anger and Forgiveness from the Congo
When conflict brews beneath the green canopy, only forgiveness can calm the storm.
A True Friend: An Indian Folktale of Loyalty
Two friends embark on a journey that tests their loyalty against deceit and danger under the watchful gaze of fate.
Mr. Spider, His Family, and the Dead Elephant: Anansi’s Clever Trick
In a Ghanaian forest, Anansi cleverly outwits the mighty elephant and teaches his family the art of wisdom and resourcefulness.
Intellectual Girl: A Folktale of Wit and Courage from India
A young maiden in ancient India uses quick wit and a fearless heart to outsmart every challenge and restore justice to her village.
The Monster Will Sleep in Your Bed
A spooky yet playful Brazilian folktale of the Bicho Papão that encourages children to go to sleep early.
The Conceited Cow: An Indian Folktale of Modesty and Wisdom
A boastful cow learns humility after encountering more skilled creatures, teaching the value of modesty.
Coward Man and His Enemy – Somali Folktale of Igal Shidad
A witty Somali folktale of Igal Shidad who outwits fear and foes on the desert sands.
The Mill That Ground Out Silver Coins
A spirited trickster stumbles upon a mystic mill that produces silver coins, setting off a whirl of hilarious mischief.
Stolen Bairn and the Sìdh: A Scottish Folktale of Courage
A mother's unyielding love defies the enchanted folk of the moors to reclaim her child.
Land Where No One Ever Dies: An Italian Folk Tale of Mortality
A poetic exploration of mortality and the human heart in a timeless Italian land where death is but a distant whisper.
Silent Princess of Anatolia
A prince braves ancient curses across Anatolian hills to restore his beloved voice.
Khan's Riddles: A Kyrgyz Saga of Love and Wit
In ancient Kyrgyz lands, suitors face the Khan’s cunning riddles to win a lover’s hand.
The Weeping Lass at the Crossroads: A Tale of Grief and Grace
A young woman's vigil at a haunted crossroads tests the bounds of mourning.
The Dream Diviner and the Snake: An Ancient Iraqi Folktale
A young villager seeks guidance from a revered seer when a serpent from his dreams beckons him toward destiny.
The Lute Player's Journey Through Shadows and Light
A stirring tale of war, captivity, and the healing power of music in medieval Russia.
The Clever Wife: A Tale of Wit and Love in the Kyrgyz Highlands
A wise woman’s wit saves her marriage and uplifts her community in ancient Kyrgyzstan.
Little Lek Longtail's Nighttime Journey
A gentle tale of determination and nocturnal wonder in a magical Thai setting.
The King With Horse's Ears and Other Irish Legends
A journey through ancient Irish lore where secrets, bravery, and magic entwine.
The Mighty Exploits of Alfred Bulltop Stormalong
A rollicking tall tale of grit, adventure, and larger-than-life wonder across 19th-century America.
When Tortillas Fall from the Sky: A Mexican Folktale
A whimsical tale of magic, mystery, and the unexpected wisdom of life.
Benita y las criaturas nocturnas: La Aventura de la Noche
Una encantadora odisea en la que el miedo se transforma en risa y amistad bajo el manto brillante de una noche peruana.
The Enchanted Journey of Lakan and the Moonlit Bamboo
An ancient Filipino adventure of courage, magic, and the whispers of ancestral wisdom.
El Cadejo: The Guardian and the Haunter
A mystical Guatemalan folktale where a dual-natured canine spirit heals and haunts a troubled soul.