Wounded Selkie
A tale of vengeance and grace on the wild coasts of Scotland
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Myth: Rooted in ancient cultures, myths explain natural phenomena, origins of the world, or human behavior through stories of gods, goddesses, and heroes. They offer insights into the beliefs and values of past civilizations.
King Erysichthon: The Price of Pride
A tragic myth of pride, divine retribution, and the unyielding consequences of hubris.
Skin of the Sea: Journey of Redemption
A mythic retelling of sacrifice, divine anger, and a quest to restore nature’s balance.
Bellerophon and the Soaring Spirit of Pegasus
A timeless myth of a hero, a winged steed, and the journey toward destiny.
The Enchanted Pursuit: Apollo and Daphne’s Fated Dance
An ancient Greek myth of fervent desire, heart-wrenching escape, and the transformative power of nature.
Heracles' Triumph: The Nemean Lion Conquest
A hero's struggle against fate and nature in ancient Greece.
Orpheus and Eurydice: A Tragic Underworld Love Journey
A musician's descent into the underworld to reclaim lost love.
Cupid and Psyche: A Divine Love's Journey
A myth of passion, trust, and trials in ancient Greece
Mysteries Beneath the Sands: The Underground Giants of Death Valley
A mythic journey into the heart of Death Valley to uncover colossal subterranean beings.
Arrow to the Sun: The Celestial Journey of Light
A stirring ancient myth of a brave warrior’s quest to deliver the sacred light of the sun to mankind.
The Ayar Brothers: Foundations of the Inca Empire
A legendary journey of brothers that birthed the mighty Inca civilization.
The Thunder King: Shango of Nigeria
The rise and fall of a warrior king who became a god of thunder.
The Rainmaker of the Luba Tribe
A young apprentice must overcome doubt and fear to become the Rainmaker and save his people from a devastating drought.
The San People's Sun Lore
The San people's legendary tale of how a fearless girl brought the first sunrise to the world.
The Phoenix Bird of Saint Lucia
A legendary firebird awakens, and a young woman must embrace her destiny to save her island from destruction.
The Djinn of the Dead Sea
A forgotten legend, a broken seal, and an ancient Djinn’s return—can history’s mistakes be undone?
Louhi’s Hidden Sampo
A daring quest to steal a legendary artifact from the clutches of an all-powerful sorceress.
Nkisu, the Rainbow Serpent of Zambia
A timeless Zambian legend of balance, wisdom, and the eternal dance between humankind and nature.
Mwari’s Sacred Mountain
A young woman embarks on a journey to Zimbabwe’s sacred mountain, seeking wisdom, truth, and destiny.
The Dragon King’s Daughter of Busan
A tale of love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between the sea and the shore.
The Giraffe's Star in the Karoo
A giraffe’s journey to follow a celestial calling and find her destiny in the Karoo
Oshun’s Sacred River
A timeless myth of divine love, sacred waters, and the enduring power of faith.
The Zulu Moon Maiden
A Zulu girl’s journey to restore balance between her people and the spirits under the light of the moon.
The Silver River of Canaima
An unforgettable journey into the heart of Canaima, where myths and reality intertwine.