The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor: Wisdom on the Serpent’s Isle
An epic Egyptian myth of survival, humility, and discovery on a magical island ruled by a wise serpent
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The Monkey King and the Demon: A Jataka Tale of Sacrifice and Wisdom
How the Bodhisattva, as a monkey king, outwitted a demon and taught a human king compassion
The Legend of Cantre'r Gwaelod: The Sunken Kingdom of Wales
A haunting Welsh legend of a flourishing land lost beneath the sea by one man's folly
The Myth of Tantalus: A Greek King’s Eternal Hunger in Tartarus
The tragic tale of Tantalus, whose ambition and hubris led to an endless torment in the underworld.
The Epic of Beowulf and the Dragon: A Hero’s Last Battle
The courageous final stand of Beowulf against the fearsome dragon, a timeless tale of honor and sacrifice.
The Myth of the Lernaean Hydra: Heracles’ Fierce Second Labor
The legendary battle between Heracles and the immortal multi-headed serpent, set in the marshes of Lerna
The Legend of Prester John: Ethiopia’s Lost Christian King
A medieval quest for hope, faith, and wisdom in the fabled kingdom of Prester John
The Epic of Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Dragon: Guardian of the Hill of Tara
How Young Fionn Protected Ireland’s Sacred Hill from Aillen the Fire-Breather
Oedipus Rex: The Tragedy of Thebes and the Shadow of Fate
How the prophecy of Oedipus shaped the destiny of Thebes, unraveling love, loss, and fate in Ancient Greece.
The Oresteia: Shadows and Justice in Ancient Mycenae
A Dramatic Retelling of Betrayal, Vengeance, and the Dawn of Law in Ancient Greece
The Legend of the City of Ys: Brittany’s Lost Jewel Beneath the Waves
Discover the haunting Breton legend of Ys, the magnificent city swallowed by the Atlantic, and the lessons it still whispers through the tides.
The Tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin: A Saga of Loyalty and Justice in Edo Japan
A richly detailed retelling of Japan's legendary samurai who risked everything for honor and vengeance.
The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus: Wings of Ambition and Lessons of the Sun
A retelling of the timeless Greek myth where ingenuity, freedom, and hubris collide on wings of wax and feathers
The Voyage of Mael Duin: An Irish Epic Across Enchanted Seas
A hero’s mythic quest through magical islands, ancient curses, and the mysteries of the Celtic sea
The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur: Labyrinth of Destiny
How Theseus braved the Labyrinth and defeated the Minotaur with Ariadne’s cunning aid
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms: War, Wisdom, and the Dream of Unity
A sweeping tale of warlords, loyalty, and ambition in the final days of the Han dynasty.
The Song of Hiawatha: The Legend of Hiawatha and Minnehaha
An Epic Tale of Courage, Love, and Nature from Ojibwe Legends
The Song of the Cid: The Journey of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar
Spain’s legendary hero, El Cid, battles exile, betrayal, and war to reclaim his honor and legacy.
The Wooing of Etain: A Timeless Irish Myth of Love and Fate
The epic tale of Etain, a goddess reborn as a mortal, whose beauty and spirit draw the desires of kings and gods across centuries.
The Mabinogion: The Tale of Branwen, Daughter of Llyr
A tragic Welsh myth of royal love, betrayal, and the sorrowful war that shook two kingdoms.
The Epic of Väinämöinen and the Sampo: The Heart of the Kalevala
A mesmerizing journey through Finnish myth, chronicling Väinämöinen’s quest for the Sampo, the magic mill of boundless fortune.
The Legend of Dr. Faustus: A Bargain for the Soul
How a German scholar’s boundless ambition set him at odds with angels and demons, and the price he paid for forbidden knowledge
The Aeneid: The Epic Voyage and Destiny of Aeneas
The journey, trials, and legendary fate of Aeneas, progenitor of Rome, as reimagined for today
The Second Battle of Mag Tuired: The Tuatha Dé Danann's Epic Struggle for Ireland's Sovereignty
The legendary clash between the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Fomorians unfolds on the sacred Irish planes, reshaping a nation's destiny.
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