Prince Radu and the Black Wolf
A cursed prince, a legendary beast, and a battle for justice in the heart of medieval Romania.
Top Legend Stories on GatherTales
Legends blend historical fact with fictional embellishments, often focusing on heroic figures or extraordinary events. They may celebrate cultural heroes, commemorate historical battles, or explain the origins of places and customs.
The Eternal Snow Maiden of Bern
A woman lost to winter, a legend frozen in time—dare you seek the Snow Maiden of Bern?
The Frost Giants of Jämtland
A forgotten legend awakens, and one man must decide its fate.
The Nine-Headed Dragon of Hortobágy
A legendary battle between a humble shepherd and the fiery beast of the Hungarian plains.
The Snow Dancer of Kuusamo
A young girl’s dance awakens an ancient power in the heart of a Finnish winter.
The Silver Warriors of Kutná Hora
A forgotten order, a cursed mine, and a battle between light and shadow—some legends refuse to die.
he Sea Maidens of Dalmatia
A forbidden love between land and sea, bound by fate and the whispers of the Adriatic.
The Enchanted Danube
A cursed melody, a lost soul, and the river that binds them both.
Rustam Khan and the Trickster Genie
A warrior, a trickster genie, and a battle of wits in the deserts of Uzbekistan.
The Enchanted Felt Rug
A young weaver’s journey to unlock the magic of an enchanted felt rug and protect her people’s future.
The Story of the Lightning Bird
A warrior’s destiny is forged in the heart of the storm.
The Enchanted Mbusa Basket
A young girl’s courage is tested in a quest to unlock the magic that can save her village.
The Oasis of the Hidden Djinn
A forbidden oasis, a cursed guardian, and a scholar who seeks the truth—no matter the cost.
The Witch of Table Mountain
A chilling legend of vengeance, mystery, and the spirit that haunts Table Mountain.
The Aso Rock Maiden
She was born for love, but destined for the Rock
The Griot’s Enchanted Kora
A griot’s melody carries history, but what happens when an ambitious prince seeks to rewrite it?
The Fisherman’s Curse on Lake Victoria
A fisherman’s arrogance awakens an ancient curse, and the lake demands payment in blood.
The Wyrm of Lagarfljót
A cursed lake, an ancient beast, and a fisherman caught in a battle between myth and reality.
The Spirit Guardian of Trafalgar Falls
A scientist’s journey to uncover the truth leads her to a hidden world where spirits protect nature’s last untouched wonders.
The Guácharo Cave’s Shining Spirit
A descent into darkness reveals an ancient entity that guards secrets beyond human understanding.
The Hag of Marigot Bay
The sea does not forget—nor does the spirit that lingers beneath its waves
The Taíno Moon Child
A mystical legend of love, loss, and the undying spirit of Borikén.
The Mbói Tu’i: The Parrot-Headed Serpent
A forbidden journey into the depths of the jungle awakens an ancient guardian—some myths should never be disturbed.
The Singing Ceiba Tree of Petén
A sacred ceiba tree sings with the voices of the past—only those who listen will understand its message.