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
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The Myth of the Dogon Creation Story: Amma, the Cosmic Egg, and the Nommo
How order rose from the void, and how water and stars remember their birth
The Myth of Juracán
How the chaotic Taíno god of hurricanes shaped island shores and the spirit of a people
The Myth of the Pillan
How the volcanic spirits of the Mapuche shaped land, memory, and the tremor of the earth
The Tale of the Curupira
A forest guardian with backward feet who keeps hunters at bay and animals safe
The Legend of the Corn Mother
A spirit sacrifices herself to feed her people with the corn that sustains their winters.
The Myth of the Thunderbird
A powerful sky-spirit in the form of a bird, the Thunderbird makes thunder with wingbeats and flashes lightning from its eyes, teaching courage, wisdom, and respect for the land.
The Story of the Green Man
Tracing the foliate face from English church stonework to living myth — a journey through rebirth, craft and the green spirit of nature
The Story of the Púca
A richly told Irish folktale about a mischievous shapeshifter who rides the margins between mischief and meaning
The Tale of the Nereids
Swimming with the fifty daughters of Nereus — gentle sea nymphs who guide sailors and celebrate the beauty of the Mediterranean
The Story of Iele, the Romanian Nymphs
Beware the moonlit dance: how the Iele enchant the living with songs that unthread the mind
The Myth of the Vila
Encounter the beautiful and formidable Vila—Slavic nymphs of mountains and clouds who heal, prophesy, and fiercely battle those who wrong them
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 Tale of the Ainu Bear God: Kim-un Kamuy and the Spirit of the Mountains
Journey into the sacred mountains of Hokkaido to discover the Ainu reverence for Kim-un Kamuy, the powerful bear god
The Myth of Ukko, the Thunder God
Witness the might and wisdom of Ukko, the Finnish thunder god, as he shapes weather and harvests in the heart of ancient Finland.
The Legend of Sina and the Eel: How the First Coconut Tree Came to Samoa
Discover the enchanting Samoan legend of love, loss, and the magical origin of the coconut tree.
The Myth of the Vodyanoy, the Water Spirit of Russia
Dive into the depths of Slavic folklore with the mysterious Vodyanoy, ruler of rivers and lakes.
The Legend of the Kakamora: Secrets of the Solomon Islands’ Enchanted Jungles
Journey into the dense rainforests of the Solomon Islands and discover the hidden world of the Kakamora, mysterious guardians of nature.
The Tale of the Laumes: Enchantresses of Baltic Forests and Misty Lakes
Discover the mesmerizing Laumes of Lithuanian folklore—mystical spirits who test mortal hearts and weave the threads of human destiny.
The Legend of the Mami Wata: Guardian of the Niger Delta
A vivid retelling of the ancient Nigerian legend of Mami Wata, the enigmatic spirit of the waters
The Myth of Mawu-Lisa: Sun, Moon, and the Birth of the Dahomey World
The Origin of the Sun, Moon, and Life According to the Ancient Dahomey
The Legend of the Iele: Dancers of the Romanian Night
Deep within the Carpathian forests, the enigmatic Iele weave magic, music, and fate beneath the silver moon.
The Legend of Muma Padurii: The Mother of the Forest
An Enchanting Romanian Folklore Tale of Nature’s Wild Spirit and a Village's Courage
The Legend of the Zana: Guardians of the Carpathian Bloom
How the benevolent Zana fairies brought life to Romania’s wildflowers and shielded the pure of heart.
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