The Legend of the Heinzelmännchen: The Secret Helpers of Old Cologne Discover the enchanting legend of the Heinzelmännchen, the mysterious gnomes of Cologne whose hidden kindness changed a city forever.
The Story of Struwwelpeter: Tales of Wild Hair and Wiser Hearts A vivid retelling of the classic German tales, uncovering the consequences of mischief and the value of kindness.
The History of the Abderites: Satire, Folly, and the Quest for Wisdom A Witty Tale of the Absurd Inhabitants of Abdera and Their Comic Search for Sense
The Legend of the Sarimanok: The Spirit Bird of Maranao A Maranao legend about the Sarimanok, the colorful spirit bird that shaped destiny and fortune in ancient Mindanao.
The Legend of the Duwende: Whispers Beneath the Mango Tree A Filipino Legend of Magic, Fortune, and the Secret Spirits of the Land
The Hudhud Chants of the Ifugao: Echoes of Wisdom and Heroism in the Cordilleras Unveiling the Epic Oral Tradition and Timeless Values of the Ifugao People in the Cordillera Mountains
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 Golden Cockerel: A Russian Fairy Tale of Folly and Fate A king’s quest for security leads him to a magical golden cockerel, but pride and folly bring his kingdom to ruin.
The Legend of Sadko: The Musician of Novgorod and the Sea Tsar's Kingdom A sweeping Russian epic of music, fate, and wisdom beneath the waves
The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor: Wisdom on the Serpent’s Isle An epic Egyptian myth of survival, humility, and discovery on a magical island ruled by a wise serpent
The Monkey King and the Demon: A Jataka Tale of Sacrifice and Wisdom How the Bodhisattva, as a monkey king, outwitted a demon and taught a human king compassion
The Legend of Prester John: Ethiopia’s Lost Christian King A medieval quest for hope, faith, and wisdom in the fabled kingdom of Prester John
The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus: Wings of Ambition and Lessons of the Sun A retelling of the timeless Greek myth where ingenuity, freedom, and hubris collide on wings of wax and feathers
The Epic of Väinämöinen and the Sampo: The Heart of the Kalevala A mesmerizing journey through Finnish myth, chronicling Väinämöinen’s quest for the Sampo, the magic mill of boundless fortune.
The Mabinogion: The Tale of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed A Welsh prince’s magical exchange with the lord of the Otherworld for love, honor, and destiny
The Theft of Thor's Hammer: A Hilarious Norse Epic of Disguise and Deception How Thor, the thunder god, cross-dressed as Freya to outwit the giant king Thrym and reclaim his lost hammer.
The Kojiki: Birth of Islands and the Dawn of Kami How Izanagi and Izanami Shaped Japan's Lands and the Realm of Gods
The Popol Vuh: The Hero Twins and the Birth of the Maya World The Ancient Maya Creation Epic of Hunahpu and Xbalanque
Children of the Jaguar: A Mayan Tale of Twins and the Underworld A richly detailed Mayan myth where twin siblings challenge underworld gods through wit, courage, and ancestral wisdom
Legend of the Golden Condor An ancient Inca seer and a magnificent condor unite to protect the empire through prophecy and courage
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
Hermes Steals Apollo’s Cattle & Invents the Lyre How the mischievous newborn god outwitted Apollo and forged music from mischief under moonlit skies
