The Myth of the Mangkukulam (Filipino Witch)
A coastal Visayan tale of dolls, pins, and the fragile boundary between fear and justice
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A Lenda da Amabie (Criatura Marinha Profética)
Uma narrativa ricamente detalhada do yōkai que emergiu do mar para prever colheitas e epidemias, cuja imagem tornou-se um talismã contra a doença.
The Legend of the Almas (Wild Man of the Altai Mountains)
A rich, immersive account of the Almas—Mongolia’s elusive mountain hominid—and the people, landscape, and stories that keep its mystery alive.
The Story of the Yeti of the Himalayas
An immersive journey into the enduring legend of the Abominable Snowman, where culture, climate, and mystery meet on the highest ridgelines of Nepal.
The Legend of the Buta Kola Spirits
A vivid journey into Tulu Nadu's spirit rituals where dancers become living deities and communities meet the sacred
The Tale of the Bhuts
A haunting folktale from rural India about restless spirits, memory, justice, and the rituals that bind the living to the dead
The Story of the Kuntilanak
A haunting tale of a woman’s sorrow, a village’s memory, and a spirit that returns with the moon
The Tale of the Toyol
A Malaysian folktale of small things that carry large fear — black magic, kampung secrets, and an infant spirit with a hunger for mischief
The Story of the Orang Bunian
A lyrical tale of Malaysia's hidden people, their forested realms, and the fragile bridge between worlds
The Myth of the Sigbin
A Philippine creature that walks with its head between its hind legs and drinks blood from the shadows
The Story of the Diwata
Among the moss-laced trees and misted peaks of the Philippines, the Diwata keep a promise to the living world.
The Myth of the Tiyanak
A chilling Philippine folktale of a vampiric infant that lures the living into the dark woods
The Tale of the Kapre
A towering, cigar-smoking tree giant who teases travelers under the Philippine night sky
The Tale of the D'jinn of Socotra
A voyage through wind-scarred rock, resin, and the whispering Djinn beneath the Dragon's Blood Trees
The Legend of the Nyami Nyami River God
A serpent god’s vigil over the Zambezi, torn from his wife by a human-made breaking of old rivers and longed-for reunions
The Tale of the Abiku
A Yoruba Legend of Spirit Children, Life, Death, and Rebirth
The Story of Eshu, the Trickster Orisha
At the crossroads, chaos becomes a teacher and every jest reveals a wind of life’s truth.
The Story of the Soucouyant
A chilling Caribbean legend of an old woman who becomes a fiery, night-hunting spirit.
The Legend of the Pombero — A Guaraní Night Spirit
An Argentine Guaraní tale of the Pombero, a mischievous night spirit who rewards kindness and punishes neglect.
The Story of the Trauco
A Chilote myth about ugliness that humbles desire and reveals a truth about power, gaze, and restraint
The Legend of the Mapinguari: Guardian of the Amazon
A modern retelling of the one-eyed giant who watches over the rainforest.
The Tale of the Curupira
A forest guardian with backward feet who keeps hunters at bay and animals safe
The Story of the El Silbón (The Whistler)
A chilling Venezuelan legend of a cursed son who drags his father's bones across the Llanos.
The Myth of the Chupacabra
A modern legend from Puerto Rico that stalks fences, farms, and the quiet places between fear and belief
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