Silent Princess of Anatolia
A prince braves ancient curses across Anatolian hills to restore his beloved voice.
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Folktale: Passed down through generations, folktales are traditional stories rooted in cultural beliefs and values. They often feature ordinary people or animals facing challenges, with lessons about morality and life's wisdom woven into the narrative.
Khan's Riddles: A Kyrgyz Saga of Love and Wit
In ancient Kyrgyz lands, suitors face the Khan’s cunning riddles to win a lover’s hand.
The Weeping Lass at the Crossroads: A Tale of Grief and Grace
A young woman's vigil at a haunted crossroads tests the bounds of mourning.
The Dream Diviner and the Snake: An Ancient Iraqi Folktale
A young villager seeks guidance from a revered seer when a serpent from his dreams beckons him toward destiny.
The Lute Player's Journey Through Shadows and Light
A stirring tale of war, captivity, and the healing power of music in medieval Russia.
The Clever Wife: A Tale of Wit and Love in the Kyrgyz Highlands
A wise woman’s wit saves her marriage and uplifts her community in ancient Kyrgyzstan.
Little Lek Longtail's Nighttime Journey
A gentle tale of determination and nocturnal wonder in a magical Thai setting.
The King With Horse's Ears and Other Irish Legends
A journey through ancient Irish lore where secrets, bravery, and magic entwine.
The Mighty Exploits of Alfred Bulltop Stormalong
A rollicking tall tale of grit, adventure, and larger-than-life wonder across 19th-century America.
When Tortillas Fall from the Sky: A Mexican Folktale
A whimsical tale of magic, mystery, and the unexpected wisdom of life.
Benita y las criaturas nocturnas: La Aventura de la Noche
Una encantadora odisea en la que el miedo se transforma en risa y amistad bajo el manto brillante de una noche peruana.
The Enchanted Journey of Lakan and the Moonlit Bamboo
An ancient Filipino adventure of courage, magic, and the whispers of ancestral wisdom.
El Cadejo: The Guardian and the Haunter
A mystical Guatemalan folktale where a dual-natured canine spirit heals and haunts a troubled soul.
Davy and the Devil: The Queen of the Fishes
A clever youth’s daring quest in an enchanted coastal realm where wit battles wickedness.
The Legend of the Stone Soup
A tale where hunger and wit unite a village in a magical communion of flavors and hearts.
El Cadejo: Guardian of the Night and Dawn
A mystical journey through Guatemalan legends where darkness and light share one soul.
El Cucuy: The Shadow of Fear in Medieval Spain
A chilling tale of a mysterious figure haunting the nights and teaching lessons to the disobedient.
Mysteries of El Trauco: The Enchanted Whisper of Chiloé
A haunting folktale of irresistible allure and eternal longing in the Chiloé Islands.
The Treaty Tree Poisoning
A tale of unity, betrayal, and redemption beneath the sacred Treaty Tree.
Kalopalik Story Alaska
A chilling tale from beneath Alaska's ice.
The Tambourine of the Ancestors
A mystical journey where ancestral rhythms awaken the spirit of a nation.
The Mysterious Drumbeats of the Forest
Where the timeless rhythm of the forest calls to the soul.
The Midsummer Troll
A mystical journey where ancient lore awakens the spirit of the forest.
The Vinegar Maker's Daughter
A journey of courage and renewal that revives ancient traditions and inspires hope.