Paikea the Whale Rider
The Ancient Maori Legend of a Brave Ancestor Who Rode a Whale Across the Ocean
Ancient Stories , Page 32
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Kupe and the Giant Wheke
A fearless Maori navigator confronts the monstrous octopus in a battle for his people’s future
The Shark God of Pohnpei
A timeless Micronesian myth of a shapeshifting shark deity who guards his island home
Theft of the Moon
In a remote Micronesian atoll, a cunning youth embarks on a daring quest to steal moonlight and win the heart of his beloved
The Legend of Pele: The Fiery Quest of Hawaiʻi's Volcano Goddess
The epic odyssey of the volcano goddess Pele as she forges her home in fire and shapes the Hawaiian Islands.
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.
Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom
How a cunning spider tried to hoard knowledge but ended up sharing it with all of humanity
The Leopard Man
A Tanzanian myth of a shape-shifter whose cruelty invites nature’s fierce reckoning
The Lion and the Jackal of the Savannah
How a clever jackal’s playful pranks taught a proud lion the meaning of humility
The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter
A lively Nigerian fable where a vain tortoise’s pride in his daughter’s beauty leads to humorous misadventures and a lesson in humility.
The Hare and the Lion: South African Fable of Cunning and Courage
A clever hare outwits a brutal lion to restore harmony and hope to a fearful animal kingdom.
The King's Magic Drum
A Nigerian Legend of Greed, Loss, and the Power of Generosity
The Man Who Never Lied
A Nigerian farmer uses perfect honesty to outwit a powerful king and teach the value of truth.
The Cave of Time: Echoes Across Eternity
An unforgettable journey through shifting eras reveals the deep currents of history and the power of human courage.
The Tale of the White Buffalo Woman
A sacred myth of harmony and reverence for nature from the Lakota tradition
The Origin of Fire: The Flame of Civilization
How the first spark illuminated human ingenuity and reshaped the world
The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Tale of Cleverness and Adaptability
An ancient Indian folktale of quick thinking, friendship, and the art of survival on the riverbank
The Origin of the Moon
An original Tongan myth revealing how the luminous moon was crafted from sea and sky
The Coconut Tree: A Samoan Legend
A brave Samoan boy transforms into the first coconut tree, gifting life, nourishment, and hope to his people.
The Girl Who Married a Lion
A Zimbabwean girl weds a stranger who is secretly a lion, leading her to learn courage, trust, and devotion.
Tiddalik the Thirsty Frog: An Australian Outback Myth of the Waterless World
An immersive retelling of the Aboriginal Dreamtime myth: a giant frog drains every drop of water, and outback animals unite to restore the land.
How the Birds Got Their Colors
An Ancient Australian Folktale of Rivalry, Wisdom, and the Birth of Brilliant Plumage
The Fire Children
In the ancient Dreaming, two curious siblings unlock the secret of flame and light the spark of humanity.
The Turtle and the Island
How a brave sea turtle shaped a new land in the heart of Micronesian seas
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