The Story of the Yuki-onna: Snow Woman of the Japanese Mountains
A haunting legend of love, loss, and the untamed spirit of winter
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The Tongue-Cut Sparrow: A Tale of Kindness and Greed
How a humble old man’s compassion toward an injured sparrow changed his fate—and his wife’s—forever
The Tale of the Tsurube-otoshi: Shadows Among the Cedar Trees
A Japanese Folktale of Courage, Nature, and the Haunting Tsurube-otoshi
The Story of the Futakuchi-onna: The Two-Mouthed Woman of Japanese Folklore
A haunting Japanese legend of greed, transformation, and the price of secrets
The Tale of the Akaname: The Filth Licker Yokai of Japan
A Mysterious Japanese Yokai Cleanses Unseen Corners, Leaving Lessons in Every Shadow
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter: The Radiance of Kaguya-hime
Discover Japan’s earliest prose folktale: the mysterious life, love, and legend of Kaguya-hime
The Tale of the Two Brothers and the Gold
A Danish folktale of greed, suspicion, and the tragic fate of two brothers lured by treasure.
The Story of Crooked Mick: Australia's Legendary Shearer of the Speewah
Discover the wild adventures of Crooked Mick, the larger-than-life shearer whose feats shaped the lore of the Australian Outback.
The Story of the Poor Man of Nippur: A Babylonian Folktale of Clever Justice
How a poor man in ancient Nippur outwitted the powerful mayor, teaching a timeless lesson on justice and wit.
The Tales of Nasreddin Hodja: Satire and Wisdom from Medieval Anatolia
A Journey Through Laughter and Life Lessons in the Heart of the Seljuk Era
The History of the Forty Vezirs: A Tale of Schemes, Wisdom, and Justice
A Turkish folktale of palace intrigue, false accusation, and the wisdom of forty vezirs.
The Tale of the Three Apples: A Murder Mystery from Baghdad
A Vizier's Race Against Time to Solve a Mysterious Crime in the Heart of Medieval Baghdad
The Tale of the Stone Flower: A Ural Mountain Legend
A master craftsman's journey to the Mistress of the Copper Mountain in pursuit of perfection
The Story of the Polednice: The Lady Midday of Polish Fields
A haunting tale of the noon demon who haunted Polish harvesters beneath the summer sun.
The Tale of the Water Goblin (Vodník): Secrets Beneath the Lily Pads
In the heart of Bohemia, the enigmatic Vodník lurks beneath still waters, guarding the souls of the lost.
The Extraordinary Exploits of Baron Munchausen: Tales of Daring, Wit, and Wonder
Baron Munchausen's legendary adventures defy reality with humor, bravery, and imagination.
The Tale of the Nuno sa Punso: Guardians of the Filipino Forest
An original, immersive retelling of the mysterious Nuno sa Punso from Philippine folklore
The Story of the Betel and Areca Nut: A Vietnamese Legend of Devotion and Loss
How the tragedy of two loyal brothers and a devoted wife gave rise to Vietnam’s iconic betel quid tradition
The Story of the Golem of Chelm: Mishaps and Miracles in a Village of Fools
When Chelm’s wisest create a Golem to save the town, hilarity—and chaos—ensues.
The Tale of the Eloquent Peasant: A Story of Justice in Ancient Egypt
A wronged peasant’s powerful words bring justice before the mighty Pharaoh
Song of the Ñandutí Spider
A vibrant folktale weaving artistry, nature, and Paraguayan heritage around the spider’s lacework
The Rainmaker’s Secret
How a young child’s simple act of compassion brought rain back to a parched Nigerian village
Hidden Folk of Iceland: Elves, Moss, and the Mischief of Progress
When ancient moss is threatened by human haste, Iceland's hidden folk reveal their power
How the Elephant Got Its Trunk
A Kenyan Folktale of a Curious Calf and a Cunning Crocodile
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