The Legend of the Ayar Brothers
How four brothers rose from the cave of Tampu T'oqo to found Cusco, the navel of the Inca world
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The Legend of the Muki
Small, goblin-like spirits of the Peruvian Andes who dwell in mines and can either help or hinder miners
The Story of the Kachinas
Spirit beings of the Hopi who walk between sky and mesa to bring rain, counsel, and the rhythms of the seasons.
The Tale of the Peacemaker and Hiawatha
How the Great Peacemaker and Hiawatha wove the Five Nations into the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
The Tale of Iktomi, the Spider-Trickster
A long, thoughtful retelling of the Lakota trickster Iktomi, his cunning webs, and the lessons woven between folly and wisdom
The Tale of the Qalupalik (Inuit Child-Snatcher)
A coastal Inuit folktale about a sea-dwelling creature that hums at the water's edge and hides children in the amauti
The Myth of the Norns (Norse Fates)
Three women at the root of Yggdrasil who weave the destinies of gods and men beneath Norway's ancient skies
The Story of the Yule Lads (Iceland)
Thirteen mischievous trolls who come down from the mountains one by one to play tricks on children
The Myth of the Fylgja (Norse Spirit Animal)
A lyrical exploration of the fylgja—guardian animal, omen of fate, and living echo of Norse belief across fjords and sagas
The Tale of the Mari Lwyd (Welsh Christmas Tradition)
A lyrical exploration of the horse-skull wassailing ritual that charms villages across Wales and the living memory that keeps it alive.
The Legend of the Monaciello of Naples
A richly woven tale of mischief, kindness, and the secret life of Naples' little monk
The Legend of the Church Grim
A black-dog guardian that watches churchyards and secrets across the British Isles
The Tale of the Sibylline Books
How a bundle of prophetic utterances shaped Rome in moments of peril and choice
The Story of Janus, the Two-Faced God
Janus, guardian of gates, time, and thresholds, looked both ways across Rome's turning world
The Legend of the Lares and Penates
How the household spirits guarded hearth and family from Troy to Rome
The Tale of Arachne
A richly woven retelling of the weaver who dared to challenge a goddess and became legend
The Myth of the Cossack Mamay
An idealized portrait of the Ukrainian Cossack: the peaceful warrior, the bandura, the open steppe and the river that remembers
The Tale of the White Snake of the Carpathians
A Ukrainian legend of a mystical white snake that grants boons to those who prove worthy in heart and deed
The Story of the Iron Wolf of Vilnius
The founding legend where Grand Duke Gediminas dreams of an iron wolf foretelling Vilnius's destiny.
The Story of Sadko, the Musician
A Russian epic of a wandering gusli player who discovers the hidden kingdom beneath the sea and learns what music can ask of a heart
The Legend of the Jataka Tales: Lesser Lives of the Buddha
Discover lesser-known Jataka tales from India that reveal hidden moral wisdom through the Buddha's previous births.
The Myth of the Arhats (Buddhist Saints) - Specific Stories
Individual tales of enlightened disciples who remained in the world to guide others toward awakening
The Legend of the Kuman Thong (Golden Boy Ghost)
A vivid Thai folktale about a household divinity that brings luck when honored, balancing reverence and caution.
O mito do Baku (devorador de sonhos)
Uma jornada detalhada pelos yōkai benevolentes do folclore japonês, que devoram pesadelos e protegem o coração adormecido.
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