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The Ayar Brothers: The Inca Founding Myth of Cusco
The epic journey of four brothers and their sisters, forging the path to the heart of the Inca Empire
The Legend of Nuada of the Silver Hand
Ireland’s First King of the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Rise of the Silver-Handed Monarch
The Legend of the Fir Bolg: Ireland’s Forgotten Rulers
The epic journey, rise, and fate of the Fir Bolg: the ancient rulers who shaped Ireland’s mythic landscape.
The Legend of the Dog on the Tuckerbox: Loyalty Beneath the Southern Cross
A timeless Australian legend of faithfulness and hope set in the heart of the bush
The Hare and the Tortoise: A Fable of Perseverance from Ancient Greece
Slow and steady wins the race—how a humble tortoise triumphed over a boastful hare in an unforgettable race across the Greek countryside.
The Story of Wenamun: An Egyptian Priest’s Journey to Byblos
A sweeping tale of endurance, faith, and diplomacy set along the ancient trade routes between Egypt and the Levant.
The Legend of Keret: An Epic of Loss, Perseverance, and Divine Favor
An ancient Syrian legend of a grieving king, a perilous journey, and the high god El’s mysterious blessing
The Legend of Etana: King of Kish and the Eagle’s Flight
A Sumerian myth retold: King Etana’s desperate quest for an heir leads him to the heavens on the back of a mighty eagle.
The Descent of Inanna to the Underworld: A Mesopotamian Goddess’s Journey
Inanna’s courageous journey to the netherworld to confront her sister Ereshkigal and the secret powers that lie beneath the earth.
The Legend of Amirani: Georgia’s Bound Hero and the Fire of Defiance
A sweeping retelling of the Georgian myth of Amirani, the heroic titan who challenged the gods and brought hope to humankind.
Echoes of Empire: Lives Entwined in Russia’s Tumultuous Age
A sweeping saga of love, loyalty, and survival among Russia’s nobility during the Napoleonic Wars
The Bronze Horseman: A Flood of Fate in St. Petersburg
In the shadow of Peter the Great’s monument, one man’s struggle echoes the fate of a city.
The Voyage Beyond Three Seas: Afanasy Nikitin’s Epic Journey to India
A Russian merchant’s astonishing odyssey through Russia, Persia, and medieval India, seen through the eyes of Afanasy Nikitin
The Life of Archpriest Avvakum: Exile, Faith, and the Birth of Russian Autobiography
From Devotion to Defiance: The First Russian Autobiography and the Struggles of an Old Believer
The Saga of Erik the Red: Norse Voyages from Iceland to Greenland and Vinland
A vivid retelling of the Norse expansion to Greenland and their legendary discovery of Vinland
Egil's Saga: The Ferocious Poet of Iceland
The Unyielding Journey of Egil Skallagrimsson—Viking Farmer, Warrior, and Poet
The Mabinogion: The Tale of Manawydan, Son of Llyr
Enchantment, Loss, and Restoration in Medieval Wales
The Myth of Cadmus and the Founding of Thebes
How a Phoenician prince, guided by prophecy and perseverance, gave birth to the legendary city of Thebes.
The Story of the Augean Stables: Heracles and the Cleansing of Elis
How Heracles Used Wit and Strength to Complete His Filthiest Labor
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 Tale of the Tsar Saltan: The Swan Princess and the Lost Heir
A richly woven Russian fairytale of magic, betrayal, and the unwavering courage of a prince guided by a swan princess.
The Tale of Tam and Cam: Vietnam’s Enduring Story of Resilience and Justice
A vivid retelling of Vietnam’s beloved Cinderella story, where kindness, perseverance, and fate shape the journey of a courageous heroine.
The Aeneid: The Epic Voyage and Destiny of Aeneas
The journey, trials, and legendary fate of Aeneas, progenitor of Rome, as reimagined for today
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