The Abominable Snowman: A Himalayan Quest
An epic journey into frozen peaks where man meets myth and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance
Top Legend Stories on GatherTales
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Forest of Karelia Reindeer: A Song of Ecology and Rewilding
An immersive journey through Karelia’s ancient woods where reindeer songs guide rewilding, ecology and nature’s enduring harmony.
Sunken Lands
A haunting legend of villages swallowed by the rising sea in medieval England
Lady of Stavoren: A Tale of Famine and Flood
An immersive Dutch legend of a noblewoman whose greed unleashes famine and a devastating flood
The Guardians of Uluru
Unearthing the ancient Dreamtime legends of Anangu guardians who watch over the great red monolith
The Spirit Canoe
A ghostly boat ferries souls across moonlit lagoons under the palms
The Sleeping Giant
A Legendary Mountain Ridge of a Slumbering Warrior Turned to Stone
Paikea the Whale Rider
The Ancient Maori Legend of a Brave Ancestor Who Rode a Whale Across the Ocean
Kupe and the Giant Wheke
A fearless Maori navigator confronts the monstrous octopus in a battle for his people’s future
Ngake and Whataitai: The Taniwha Twins Who Shaped Wellington Harbour
An immersive Maori legend of twin taniwha whose epic journey carved the waterways and forged Wellington Harbour's shape.
The Story of the Flood: An American Legend
An American flood legend reminding us to honor the rivers and lands that sustain us
The Legend of the Hummingbird
A tiny bird's determination to extinguish a raging forest fire ignites a lesson in perseverance.
The Legend of the Cedar Tree
A poetic tale of the ancient cedar and the fragile balance in the American wilderness
The Shark God
A Coastal American Legend of Divine Protection and Justice from the Depths
The Legend of Rata
How a Young Man Forged a Vessel with the Forest Spirits
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas
A ghostly quest unfolds in the ruins of a medieval abbey, where fate and fortune intertwine.
The Lute Player: A Tale of Love and Courage
When a faithful wife takes up a humble lute to save her imprisoned king, music becomes more than art—it becomes the key to freedom.
Robin Hood: The Hidden Archer of Sherwood
A richly detailed retelling of the legendary outlaw who champions the cause of the poor and stands against tyranny in medieval England.
Evil Allures But Good Endures: A Russian Master's Trial
In a secluded Russian village, a wise master confronts a beguiling challenge, pitting virtue against cunning temptation.
John Henry: The Legendary Steel-Driving Man’s Race Against the Steam Hammer
An immersive retelling of the American folk hero who raced a steam hammer, forging a legend with sweat, strength, and unbreakable resolve.
Paul Bunyan and Babe: The Legendary Blue Ox of the North
An epic tall tale of Paul Bunyan and his mighty blue ox, Babe, carving legendary feats across the untamed frontier.
A Boy and His Donkey
An enchanted pilgrimage as a humble boy and his donkey receive miraculous apples from the Virgin Mary
Beth Gellert: The Faithful Hound of Wales
A Welsh legend of devotion, misunderstanding, and the tragic fate of a cherished hound
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Medieval Romance of Honor
A Tale of Chivalry, Courage, and the Unbreakable Vow in King Arthur’s Court