The Legend of Saint George and the Dragon
A chivalric tale of Saint George confronting a fearsome dragon to rescue a princess and restore peace.
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Medieval: 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.
Tansen's Gift: The Mystic Music of India
A gifted musician’s song could calm wild beasts and kindle lamps with a single note.
The Anklet of the Desert Star
In ancient Basra, a mistreated girl discovers hidden strength in a magical anklet crafted by desert spirits.
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.
Death and the Gardener: An Iraqi Parable of Inevitable Fate
In medieval Iraq, a humble gardener learns that death cannot be outrun, only embraced.
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.
Journey to the Well of the World's End
A brave princess seeks the ancient well that grants wisdom
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.
Owl of the Magic Orange Tree
A young owl learns her true beauty beneath the enchanted orange blossoms
The Girl Without Hands: A Tale of Perseverance and Redemption
An armless maiden confronts darkness and finds her own light.
Petrosinella: An Italian Rapunzel Tale of Hope
A heartfelt retelling of the classic Rapunzel in Renaissance Italy.
Wood of One Hundred Oaks - A Tale of Love's Strength
A heartfelt journey in an enchanted ancient grove
The Lute Player's Journey Through Shadows and Light
A stirring tale of war, captivity, and the healing power of music in medieval Russia.
Princess of the Roses: A Timeless Tale
A delicate journey of beauty, resilience, and enchanted blossoms.
The King With Horse's Ears and Other Irish Legends
A journey through ancient Irish lore where secrets, bravery, and magic entwine.
Flight of the Sincere: The Journey Toward True Leadership
An allegorical journey of avian pilgrims seeking the secret of authentic leadership.
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns: Destiny’s Radiant Battle
An ancient tale of fate and courage against an evil queen in a mystical Chinese forest.
Davy and the Devil: The Queen of the Fishes
A clever youth’s daring quest in an enchanted coastal realm where wit battles wickedness.
Thomas the Rhymer: Journey to the Fairy Realm
A mystical ballad of fate, magic, and the silver thread connecting our world with the realm of the fair folk.
Scheherazade: The Enchanting Queen of Tales
A captivating narrative of a queen whose timeless stories saved her life and transformed a kingdom.
El Cucuy: The Shadow of Fear in Medieval Spain
A chilling tale of a mysterious figure haunting the nights and teaching lessons to the disobedient.
Tamerlane’s Secret Garden
A timeless journey into the enchanted legacy of Tamerlane’s hidden garden.