The Story of the Dayak Batang Garing (Tree of Life)
A luminous myth of the Batang Garing: Borneo's living axis that bridges sky, earth, and the underworld in Dayak cosmology.
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The Myth of Hainuwele
How a divine maiden’s fate gave rise to the root crops of the Maluku Islands
The Tale of Calon Arang
A Balinese-Javanese legend of grief, dark power, and the struggle between a vengeful widow and a kingdom's hope
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 Legend of the Wewe Gombel
An Indonesian folktale of a lonely spirit who steals children — only to teach their parents to feel and to change
The Myth of Dewi Sri: Javanese Goddess of Rice and Fertility
An immersive retelling of how Dewi Sri’s life and sacrifice seeded rice, hope, and harmony across the islands.
The Epic of La Galigo: The Divine Adventures of Sawerigading and the Dawn of the Bugis World
Unveiling the Cosmic Drama and Romance at the Heart of Indonesia’s Majestic Bugis Mythology
The Legend of the Pontianak: Shadows of the Borneo Moon
A chilling legend from Indonesia, where a vengeful spirit haunts the night and the hearts of men.
The Legend of Roro Jonggrang: The Enchanted Origin of Prambanan
A Javanese legend of love, magic, and the timeless stones of Prambanan Temple
The Story of Si Pitung: Batavia’s Legendary Robin Hood
Discover the tale of Si Pitung, Jakarta’s folk hero who fought injustice with courage and compassion.
Hainuwele the Coconut Girl
How a Fallen Goddess Brought Forth the World’s Crops
Hider of the Sun: The Trickster Monkey Who Dimmed the Sky
An Indonesian myth about a clever monkey who dims the scorching sun to rescue parched fields and restore harmony
Keong Emas (The Golden Snail)
A tale of love, jealousy, and magic, where the power of true love breaks a wicked curse.
Timun Mas (The Golden Cucumber)
A young girl’s daring escape from a fearsome ogre using magical gifts in an Indonesian folktale.
Malin Kundang: The Tale of the Ungrateful Son
A heart-wrenching tale of pride, betrayal, and a mother’s curse.
Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih
A timeless folktale about the power of kindness and the consequences of greed.
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