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.
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The Rabbit on the Moon
A charming Japanese myth of a rabbit crafting rice cakes atop the moon
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.
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.
Welcome to the Underworld: A Modern Greek Myth Retelling
When Persephone vanishes into a neon-lit underworld, Hades must confront ancient bonds and modern desire.
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.
The Anklet of the Desert Star
In ancient Basra, a mistreated girl discovers hidden strength in a magical anklet crafted by desert spirits.
Tansen's Gift: The Mystic Music of India
A gifted musician’s song could calm wild beasts and kindle lamps with a single note.
Gordias and the Gordian Knot: Legend of Bold Resolution in Phrygia
A myth of Gordias’s clever ascent to Phrygian throne and Alexander’s daring solution that changed Anatolian lore forever.
Arachne the Weaver: Warning Against Hubris
When mortal skill challenged goddessly pride, a legendary tapestry wove Arachne’s fate into legend.
Death and the Gardener: An Iraqi Parable of Inevitable Fate
In medieval Iraq, a humble gardener learns that death cannot be outrun, only embraced.
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.
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.
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.
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 Rat and a Crab
A tale of trust frayed by greed and redeemed by selflessness.
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.
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.
Petrosinella: An Italian Rapunzel Tale of Hope
A heartfelt retelling of the classic Rapunzel in Renaissance Italy.
The Girl Without Hands: A Tale of Perseverance and Redemption
An armless maiden confronts darkness and finds her own light.
Owl of the Magic Orange Tree
A young owl learns her true beauty beneath the enchanted orange blossoms
The Cruel Sister: A Tale of Sibling Rivalry in the English Countryside
A gripping tale of jealousy and forgiveness between two sisters beneath the hedgerows
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 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.