The Pachamama’s Blessing
A Peruvian Myth of Earth's Mother Nurturing the Andean Harvest
Top Nature Stories on GatherTales
Stories about nature celebrate the beauty and power of the natural world. They may explore themes of environmentalism, conservation, or the interconnectedness of all living things. These stories often inspire awe and wonder, reminding us of our place in the larger ecosystem.
The Lake Worth Monster
When Myth Stalks the Shores of Fort Worth
The Elizabeth Lake Monster
A hidden force beneath tranquil waters
The Lake Spirit of Saimaa: Finland’s Enchanting Water Sirens
A haunting Finnish legend of sirens whose song frees seals yet tempts travelers into icy waters
The Enchanted Dyke of Edam
A luminous mermaid emerges to mend the ancient dyke breach and rekindle Edam’s bond with the sea.
The Lemurians of Mount Shasta: Legends Beneath the Peak
An intrepid journey into the heart of a 124-year-old legend lies beneath Mount Shasta’s craggy slopes.
The Whispering Winds of El Salar: A Bolivian Legend of Ancestral Secrets
On the great salt flats of Bolivia, ancient winds whisper secrets that guide the lost through shimmering expanses.
The Lemurians of Mount Shasta: Secrets Beneath the Snowy Peak
An intrepid expedition uncovers the ancient inhabitants hidden under Mount Shasta’s icy heart.
La Luchosa: The Owl with a Woman’s Face
In the misty marshlands of the US Southwest, a legendary creature watches over moonlit waters.
El Mohán: Guardian of the Magdalena
A legendary river guardian whose trickery defends Colombia’s waterways.
Tonche: The Shape‑Shifting Demon of the Amazon
A haunting legend of a demon that mimics voices to lure wanderers into the jungle’s heart.
Chullachaki: The One-Footed Spirit of the Amazon
In the heart of the Peruvian rainforest, a mischievous spirit lures wanderers astray with familiar voices.
Mama Coca: Guardian of the Andean Leaf
An evocative myth of healing, fertility, and mountain spirits entwined in emerald foliage.
Ganj Khan Fernandez: The Amazonian Gold
A treasure-seeker entwines colonial avarice and Amazonian lore beneath the canopy of Brazil’s virgin rainforest.
Arizona Air: The Whispering Winds of the Desert
When the scorching aridity meets an unseen spirit, the desert breathes secrets long forgotten.
Los Aluxes: Mischievous Maya Forest Guardians
Tiny tricksters who guard ancient trees while leading wanderers astray with playful mischief.
La Madre Monte: Colombia’s Vengeful Forest Spirit
A mythic tale of a Colombian nature spirit protecting the wild from human greed.
The White Tangle Legend of the American Woods
A haunting yarn of a pale, elusive creature that prowls moonlit forests.
Tansen's Gift: The Mystic Music of India
A gifted musician’s song could calm wild beasts and kindle lamps with a single note.
When the Animals United: A Fable of Renewal in Iraq
A stirring fable of courageous animals who rise to protect Earth’s fragile beauty.
Pine & the Winter Sparrow: A Transformative Act of Kindness
An act of kindness transforms a frosty landscape into a mosaic of warm hues.
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.
Roaming Shadows: The Legend of Borgo Sandman
A mysterious journey into the heart of the Anza-Borgo desert and its secretive guardian.