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Where Every Story is a Legacy

Discover a curated collection of the world's most enduring myths and legends.

We travel the globe to unearth authentic folk tales, carefully retelling them for today's reader. FabulaHub is your gateway to connect with the world's diverse cultural heritage, one story at a time.

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The Legend of the Brahmaparusha

The Legend of the Brahmaparusha

An ancient Indian vampiric spirit who hungers for human minds and haunts lonely nights

The Myth of the Vetala

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

The Tale of Jambavan, the Bear King

An ancient Indian myth of counsel, courage, and the patient strength of a wise bear king

The Story of the Vanara (Monkey People)

The Story of the Vanara (Monkey People)

A richly woven account of the Vanara race, their leaders, culture, and the enduring legacy of Hanuman and the monkey army in the Ramayana

The Legend of the Abotani

The Legend of the Abotani

How the first man shaped the hills, rituals, and songs of Arunachal's tribes

The Myth of the Karbi Creation Story

The Myth of the Karbi Creation Story

How a Great Gourd Became the World: A Respectful Retelling of a Karbi Origin Tale

The Tale of the Moirang Sai

The Tale of the Moirang Sai

The epic cycle from Moirang: Khamba and Thoibi’s love, trials, and the rhythms of a kingdom that remembers them.

The Legend of the Khasi Creation Myth

The Legend of the Khasi Creation Myth

How a luminous ladder once bridged the clouds and the earth, shaping the people and the hills of Meghalaya

The Story of the Nagas of Manipur

The Story of the Nagas of Manipur

A woven epic of creation, spirits, and warrior heroes from the hills and lakes of Manipur

The Myth of the Lokapalas (Guardians of the Directions)

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)

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 Story of Savitri and Satyavan

The Story of Savitri and Satyavan

A retelling from the Mahabharata of Savitri's devotion, wit, and timeless courage

Most Loved Stories

Best Stories According to Our Readers

The Legend of Saci Pererê: The Trickster of the Brazilian Woods

The Legend of Saci Pererê: The Trickster of the Brazilian Woods

Journey into the heart of Brazil’s folklore with Saci Pererê, the clever, one-legged mischief-maker with a magical red cap.

The Legend of the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp

The Legend of the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp

A Riveting Journey Into South Carolina’s Swampy Shadows and the Mystery of Its Reptilian Guardian

The Mabinogion: The Tale of Branwen, Daughter of Llyr

The Mabinogion: The Tale of Branwen, Daughter of Llyr

A tragic Welsh myth of royal love, betrayal, and the sorrowful war that shook two kingdoms.

The Tortoise and the Birds: A Skyward Feast

The Tortoise and the Birds: A Skyward Feast

A Nigerian folktale where a crafty tortoise lures birds with sky-high promises, only to discover that fairness and trust outweigh any feast

Around the World in Eighty Days: A Race Against Time

Around the World in Eighty Days: A Race Against Time

A thrilling nineteenth-century adventure from the streets of London to the farthest reaches of the globe

The Boy Who Cried Wolf: A Greek Cautionary Fable

The Boy Who Cried Wolf: A Greek Cautionary Fable

An immersive ancient Greek fable teaching the high cost of deceit and the true value of trust

Symphony of Silicon: An Odyssey of Human-AI Friendship in 2030

Symphony of Silicon: An Odyssey of Human-AI Friendship in 2030

Engineer Amara and the sentient system LYNX reshape tomorrow across eight breathtaking movements

The Omen of the Persian Gulf

The Omen of the Persian Gulf

Ardashir’s Prophetic Encounter by the Persian Gulf Shores

Heracles' Triumph: The Nemean Lion Conquest

Heracles' Triumph: The Nemean Lion Conquest

A hero's struggle against fate and nature in ancient Greece.

Fair Charlotte: The Price of Vanity

Fair Charlotte: The Price of Vanity

A timeless American legend where beauty blinds judgment and vanity sows the seeds of downfall.

The Devil’s Chair of Cassadaga

The Devil’s Chair of Cassadaga

A Halloween night where reality meets the supernatural in Cassadaga.

The Noccalula Waterfalls Story

The Noccalula Waterfalls Story

A journey of discovery in the mystical embrace of Alabama’s hidden waterfall legend.

Courage Stories

Brave and Heroic Adventures for Inspiration

The Story of the Vanara (Monkey People)

The Story of the Vanara (Monkey People)

A richly woven account of the Vanara race, their leaders, culture, and the enduring legacy of Hanuman and the monkey army in the Ramayana

The Epic of Alpamysh

The Epic of Alpamysh

A heroic Uzbek epic of love, loyalty, and the steppe's ancient courage

The Myth of Kupe's Voyage

The Myth of Kupe's Voyage

Kupe, the great Māori navigator whose journey across the vast Pacific brought the first whispered knowledge of Aotearoa

The Legend of Nafanua

The Legend of Nafanua

How a warrior goddess born from a blood clot rose from the sea and forest to unite a people and win a great war.

The Legend of Lam-Ang

The Legend of Lam-Ang

The extraordinary hero of a pre-Hispanic Filipino epic who possessed strength and courage from birth

The Myth of the Medjay Nomads of the Eastern Desert

The Myth of the Medjay Nomads of the Eastern Desert

Tales of elite desert warriors who became the secret guardians of pharaohs and sacred sites

The Legend of the Kahina, Berber Queen and Prophetess

The Legend of the Kahina, Berber Queen and Prophetess

A sweeping, immersive tale of Dihya, a desert queen who saw beyond suns and swords

The Story of Bayajidda: Founding of the Hausa Kingdoms

The Story of Bayajidda: Founding of the Hausa Kingdoms

How a foreign hero felled a serpent, won a queen, and became the seed of a dynasty that shaped Hausa identity

The Legend of the Mapinguari: Guardian of the Amazon

The Legend of the Mapinguari: Guardian of the Amazon

A modern retelling of the one-eyed giant who watches over the rainforest.

The Legend of Talos, the Bronze Giant of Crete

The Legend of Talos, the Bronze Giant of Crete

How Hephaestus' bronze automaton guarded the island of Crete—an epic of craft, duty, and the sea

The Legend of the Wawel Dragon

The Legend of the Wawel Dragon

How a clever cobbler, not a knight, outwitted the fearsome dragon beneath Wawel Hill

The Tale of the Sarangay: Guardian of the Gemstone Ear

The Tale of the Sarangay: Guardian of the Gemstone Ear

A Filipino legend of bravery and destiny, where a young hunter faces the mythical Sarangay to discover ancient treasures—and himself.

Fable Stories

Moral Lessons through Timeless Fables

The Swallow and the Crow: A Greek Fable of Beauty and Wisdom

The Swallow and the Crow: A Greek Fable of Beauty and Wisdom

A timeless Greek fable where a swallow and a crow learn that true worth lies beyond surface beauty.

The Horse and the Groom: A Greek Fable on True Care and Deceit

The Horse and the Groom: A Greek Fable on True Care and Deceit

How a Well-Groomed Horse Uncovered a Truth About Actions and Appearances in Ancient Greece

The Ass and the Lap-Dog: A Fable from Ancient Greece

The Ass and the Lap-Dog: A Fable from Ancient Greece

When an earnest ass seeks affection by mimicking the pampered lap-dog, he learns the cost of pretending to be what he is not.

The Sick Lion: A Greek Fable of Cunning, Deceit, and Survival

The Sick Lion: A Greek Fable of Cunning, Deceit, and Survival

How a Lion’s Cunning Plan Was Outwitted by the Wisdom of a Fox in Ancient Greece

The Cat and the Mice: A Greek Fable of Cunning and Wisdom

The Cat and the Mice: A Greek Fable of Cunning and Wisdom

How a clever cat’s schemes taught a colony of mice the power of vigilance and learning from experience

The Fox and the Goat: A Greek Fable of Wisdom and Cunning

The Fox and the Goat: A Greek Fable of Wisdom and Cunning

A tale from ancient Greece about wit, folly, and the importance of thinking before acting

The Bat and the Weasels: A Greek Fable of Cleverness and Survival

The Bat and the Weasels: A Greek Fable of Cleverness and Survival

How a small bat’s wit outshone peril in the wilds of ancient Greece

The Eagle and the Arrow: A Fable of Pride, Fate, and Self-Destruction

The Eagle and the Arrow: A Fable of Pride, Fate, and Self-Destruction

How an Eagle’s Majesty Became the Instrument of Its Own Tragedy in Ancient Greece

The Ass in the Lion's Skin: A Fable of Deception and Truth in Ancient Greece

The Ass in the Lion's Skin: A Fable of Deception and Truth in Ancient Greece

How a humble ass learned that false appearances can never truly hide one's nature.

The Tale of the Two Crabs: A Fable from Ancient Greece

The Tale of the Two Crabs: A Fable from Ancient Greece

A mother crab learns the power of leading by example on the golden sands of the Aegean.

The City Mouse and the Country Mouse: A Greek Fable of Simplicity and Splendor

The City Mouse and the Country Mouse: A Greek Fable of Simplicity and Splendor

An Immersive Retelling of the Ancient Tale about the Joys of Simplicity and the Lure of Luxury

The Cicada and the Ant: An Ancient Greek Fable of Diligence and Delight

The Cicada and the Ant: An Ancient Greek Fable of Diligence and Delight

A timeless Greek fable revealing the value of foresight, work, and the joy of song

Folktale Stories

Traditional Tales from Around the World

The Tale of the Toyol

The Tale of the Toyol

A Malaysian folktale of small things that carry large fear — black magic, kampung secrets, and an infant spirit with a hunger for mischief

The Story of the Orang Bunian

The Story of the Orang Bunian

A lyrical tale of Malaysia's hidden people, their forested realms, and the fragile bridge between worlds

The Tale of the Yaksha Kingdom

The Tale of the Yaksha Kingdom

Stories from Thai folklore about the Yaksha, powerful guardians of temples, treasures, and thresholds.

The Tale of the Sun and Moon Siblings

The Tale of the Sun and Moon Siblings

A Korean folktale about a brother and sister who flee a tiger and rise to the sky as the sun and moon

The Legend of the Dokkaebi's Club

The Legend of the Dokkaebi's Club

A Korean folktale of mischievous dokkaebi and a magical club that summons gold and other treasures

The Legend of the Goral

The Legend of the Goral

A Siberian folktale of a goat-antelope guardian spirit guiding lost hunters through frozen mountains.

The Tales of Aldar Kose

The Tales of Aldar Kose

Witty Kazakh folktales of Aldar Kose, the beardless trickster who outwits the greedy and powerful across the steppe

The Tale of the Twelve Sisters (Kounlok)

The Tale of the Twelve Sisters (Kounlok)

A Cambodian folktale of sisters abandoned and bound by fate, surviving storms of fortune to find destiny

The Legend of Vorvong and Sorvong

The Legend of Vorvong and Sorvong

A Cambodian folktale of two princes who were separated at birth and journeyed through trials until they found each other again

The Tale of the Kapre

The Tale of the Kapre

A towering, cigar-smoking tree giant who teases travelers under the Philippine night sky

The Story of the Wiil Waal, the Somali Wise King

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 Story of the Coyote's Hijinks

The Story of the Coyote's Hijinks

A collection of interconnected tales about a wily trickster whose schemes reshape the land and reveal hard-won truths.

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