The Legend of the Four Auspicious Animals
How the Dragon, Phoenix, Qilin, and Tortoise Became Guardians of the Delta
Wisdom Stories , Page 7
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The Legend of the Shambhala Kingdom
A mystical Himalayan realm whispered about in ancient Tibetan texts, where peace and enlightenment await beneath silent peaks
The Tale of the Five Dhyani Buddhas
A meditative myth of mandalas and awakened qualities, retold from the Tibetan Buddhist vision for modern readers
The Story of the Aitihyamala (A Garland of Historical Anecdotes)
A rich collection of Kerala legends—sorcerers, saints, temples, and the whispered wisdom passed down through generations.
The Myth of the Vetala
A haunting Indian folktale of graveyard riddles, restless spirits, and a king's quest for wisdom
The Tale of Jambavan, the Bear King
An ancient Indian myth of counsel, courage, and the patient strength of a wise bear king
The Myth of the Lokapalas (Guardians of the Directions)
Exploring the Ashtadikpalas and the Four Heavenly Kings — guardians, symbols, and stories that shape sacred space in Hindu and Buddhist traditions
The Tale of the Ten Mahavidyas (Tantric Goddesses)
Exploring the myths, symbols, and living traditions of the ten great wisdom goddesses of Hindu Tantra
The Myth of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk (Samudra Manthan)
A vivid retelling of the gods and demons who churned the cosmic seas to seek immortality and the lessons that rose with the nectar.
The Legend of the Asura Rahu
How a decapitated demigod learned to swallow the heavens and teach humankind about cycles of light and shadow
The Tale of the Yaksha Kingdom
Stories from Thai folklore about the Yaksha, powerful guardians of temples, treasures, and thresholds.
The Myth of Dangun's Grandson
A lesser-known tale from the roots of Gojoseon, tracing inheritance, exile, and the secret river that remembers names.
The Legend of the Dokkaebi's Club
A Korean folktale of mischievous dokkaebi and a magical club that summons gold and other treasures
The Myth of the Silkworm Goddess
Leizu and the discovery of silk: a lyrical retelling of the Yellow Emperor's wife and the birth of sericulture
The Legend of Korkut Ata
Dede Korkut, the wise elder whose epic counsel shaped the hearts and courage of Turkic peoples
The Tales of Aldar Kose
Witty Kazakh folktales of Aldar Kose, the beardless trickster who outwits the greedy and powerful across the steppe
The Legend of the Weza
How guardian spirits and esoteric arts kept the Dhamma alive in the jungle pagodas of Myanmar
The Legend of the Khun Borom: Origin of the Lao People
How a figure from the heavens shaped rivers, languages, and the first Lao kingdom along the Mekong
The Myth of Phra Lak Phra Lam
Laos' national epic retold: a Lao Ramayana woven with Buddhist insight, Mekong landscapes, and the rites of a people
The Story of the Night Marchers
A chilling Hawaiian legend of ghostly warrior processions that stride under the moon, a sacred and fearsome sight for mortals.
The Story of the Wiil Waal, the Somali Wise King
A collection of Somali folktales about Sultan Wiil Waal, whose riddles and wit kept peace across dunes and villages
The Myth of the Tyrian Purple Dye Discovery
How a loyal hound and the sea’s secrets wove Tyre’s wealth into legend
The Legend of the Lamassu
Human-headed, winged guardians who watched over Assyrian palaces and city gates
The Myth of the Anunnaki in Sumerian Texts
Descended from the heavens, the pantheon that shaped human civilization in ancient Iraq
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