Play this story The Legend of the Taniwha – New Zealand (Original Version) In the lush and verdant land of Aotearoa, where the rivers run clear and the mountains touch the sky, the Māori people have long shared tales of the Taniwha. These legendary creatures are said to dwell in the depths of rivers, lakes,…
The Legend of Maui: The Demigod Who Slowed the Sun – Polynesia (Original Version) In the vast and beautiful islands of Polynesia, where the ocean meets the sky in endless horizons, lived a demigod named Maui. Born to a human mother and a god, Maui possessed extraordinary powers and was known for his mischievous spirit…
The Tale of the Iara – Brazil (Original Version) In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where the lush canopy shelters a world teeming with life, there flows a mighty river. Its waters are deep and mysterious, home to countless creatures both seen and unseen. Among these beings is Iara, the Lady of the Waters,…
The Legend of Pachamama: “Mother Earth” – Andes (Original Version) High in the majestic Andes Mountains, where the peaks touch the sky and the valleys cradle life in abundance, the people of the land have long revered a powerful deity known as Pachamama. She is the Earth Mother, the giver of life, and the protector…
The Legend of El Dorado: “The Golden One” – Colombia (Original Version) In the heart of the Andean mountains, where the mist clings to the peaks and the rivers flow like veins of silver, there dwelled an indigenous people known as the Muisca. They were skilled artisans and farmers, living in harmony with the land…
Paul Bunyan – United States (Original Version) In the vast, untamed wilderness of North America, where towering pines stretched as far as the eye could see, there emerged a legend of a giant lumberjack named Paul Bunyan. It is said that Paul was so large that when he was born, it took five storks to…
The Legend of La Llorona or the Weeping Woman – Mexico (Original Version) In a village nestled along the banks of a rushing river in Mexico, there once lived a beautiful woman named Maria. She was known throughout the village for her striking beauty and grace, capturing the attention of many suitors. Eventually, Maria fell…
The Legend of the Wendigo – Algonquian folklore (Original Version) In the vast and frozen forests of the North, where the winds howl through the trees and the snow blankets the ground, the Algonquian people tell tales of a fearsome spirit known as the Wendigo. This creature, they say, is born of the cold and…
The Legend of the Loch Ness Monster – Scotland (Original Version) In the heart of the Scottish Highlands lies Loch Ness, a deep and mysterious body of water shrouded in mist and legend. The loch stretches for 23 miles, its dark waters holding secrets that have fascinated and intrigued people for centuries. The story of…
Beowulf – Scandinavia – (Condensed Version) In the ancient times of Scandinavia, where icy winds swept across the rugged lands, there was a great hall called Heorot. It belonged to King Hrothgar of the Danes, a wise and generous ruler who brought prosperity to his people. Yet, Heorot was plagued by a terrible monster named…
