The Legend of Queen Amina – Nigeria (Original Version) In the 16th century, in the ancient city-state of Zazzau, part of present-day Nigeria, there lived a young princess named Amina. Born into the royal family of the Hausa people, Amina was the daughter of Bakwa Turunku, the ruling queen. From a young age, Amina displayed…
Anansi and the Wisdom of the World – West Africa (Original Version) Once upon a time, in a lush and vibrant village in West Africa, there lived a cunning spider named Anansi. Anansi had a reputation for being clever and sly, often finding ways to get what he wanted through trickery and wit. One day,…
The Legend of the Christmas Spider – Ukraine (Original Version) Once upon a time, in a small Ukrainian village nestled among rolling hills and snow-covered fields, there lived a poor widow with her two young children. They lived in a tiny, humble cottage, and though they had little in the way of material wealth, their…
The Little Humpbacked Horse – Russia (Original Version) Once upon a time in a distant Russian village, there lived a humble peasant with his three sons. The youngest son, Ivan, was often teased by his brothers for being simple-minded, but he had a kind heart and a gentle spirit. One evening, their father sent the…
The Firebird – Russia (Original Version) Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom in Russia, there lived a mighty Tsar named Ivan. He had three sons, the youngest of whom was named Prince Ivan. The Tsar’s greatest treasure was his magnificent orchard, filled with trees bearing golden apples. One morning, the Tsar awoke to…
In the dense woodlands of the Pacific Northwest, where cedars rise like ancient sentinels and the mist weaves through their boughs like wraiths, there lived a creature of profound gentleness and solitude. His name was a mystery to his own kind, for he had none, but to the world of man, he was known as…
In the depths of the Rocky Mountains, where the pines stretched like the spires of nature’s own cathedral, there existed a legend. It was a tale passed down through the generations, told by the flickering light of campfires and whispered in the hushed tones of awe and fear. They spoke of a creature, a giant…
