The Myth of Tagaloa
Discover the Samoan creation myth of Tagaloa, the supreme god who formed the islands, the sea, the sky, and all living things from his own being.
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The Tale of the Turtle and the Shark (Samoa)
A Samoan legend of a mother and daughter who become ocean guardians after a time of famine
The Tale of Enlil and Ninlil
A Sumerian myth of courtship, transgression, and the birth of the Moon God Nanna
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 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 Legend of Master Manole
A heartbreaking Romanian legend of the master builder's ultimate sacrifice to complete a monastery
The Story of Iele, the Romanian Nymphs
Beware the moonlit dance: how the Iele enchant the living with songs that unthread the mind
The Legend of Eglė, the Queen of Serpents
A haunting Baltic fairytale of love, loyalty, and tragic transformation born from sea-foam and forest song.
The Leyli and Majnun: A Tragic Love Across Sands and Song
Discover the Azerbaijani legend of Leyli and Majnun—a haunting medieval romance of longing, poetry, and forbidden love.
The Quest of the Rose: An Allegorical Romance of Medieval France
A Dream Vision of Love and Longing in the Walled Garden of Courtly Desire
The Epic of Ibalong: Legends of Bicol’s Mythical Heroes
Discover the ancient origins, legendary battles, and enduring courage of Bicol’s epic heroes in this retelling of the Ibalong.
The Silver River: A Heavenly Divide of Love in Argentina
A myth from Argentina’s pampas tells how the Silver River in the night sky forever separates two star-crossed lovers
Cedar Woman’s Gift: Wisdom of the Great Tree Spirit
A Pacific Northwest tale of a spirit who teaches gratitude and harmony with the ancient cedar forests
The Lady of the Lake Cries
A glacier goddess laments warming Andean peaks
Rangi and Papa: The Sky-Father and Earth-Mother Torn Apart
An ancient Maori myth of creation and separation, where Rangi and Papa's love forged the world and their children shaped the sky and land.
Theft of the Moon
In a remote Micronesian atoll, a cunning youth embarks on a daring quest to steal moonlight and win the heart of his beloved
The Legend of the Cedar Tree
A poetic tale of the ancient cedar and the fragile balance in the American wilderness
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter: Nature’s Transient Beauty in Japanese Folklore
An ancient Japanese folktale weaving bamboo’s delicate beauty, lunar mystery, and life’s fleeting grace.
Carmilla: The Moonlit Obsession
An Irish Gothic Novella of Desire, Mystery, and Eternal Night
The Raven's Lament
A Haunting Poem of Midnight Dread, Deep Loss, and the Supernatural
The Lady of Shalott: A Cursed Reflection
A newly discovered medieval tale of a cursed maiden bound to her tower, longing for the world she dares not see
The Tale of Genji: Heian-Era Romance Reimagined
A poetic retelling of Prince Genji’s life set against the elegant splendor and hidden yearnings of Heian-era Kyoto’s imperial court.
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