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…
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 Ramayana – India (Condensed Version) Once upon a time in the kingdom of Ayodhya, there ruled a wise and just king named Dasharatha. He had four sons, the eldest of whom was Rama, born to his queen, Kausalya. Rama was the embodiment of virtue and was beloved by all. His brothers, Bharata, Lakshmana, and…
The Story of the Lion and the Hare – East Africa (Original Version) In the vast savannas of East Africa, where the golden grass swayed under the warm sun, there lived a mighty lion. He was the king of the jungle, feared by all the animals for his strength and ferocity. Every day, the lion…
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 Little Match Girl – Denmark (Original Version) On a bitterly cold New Year’s Eve, as snowflakes danced through the streets of a bustling town in Denmark, a poor little girl wandered alone. She was barefoot, having lost the oversized slippers her mother had given her, and her feet were red and blue from 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…
The Gruffalo – United Kingdom (Original Version) In a deep, dark wood, a clever little mouse was taking a stroll when he encountered a hungry fox. The fox, eager for a meal, invited the mouse to join him for lunch. But the mouse, thinking quickly, declined the offer. “Thank you, Fox, but no,” said the…
The Tale of Peter Rabbit – England (Original Version) Once upon a time, there were four little rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter. They lived with their mother in a sand-bank, underneath the root of a very big fir tree. “Now, my dears,” said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, “you may…
The Clever Rabbit’s Feast – Korea (Original Version) In the rolling hills and dense forests of Korea, a clever rabbit named Jieun was known for her quick wit and kind heart. She lived in a cozy burrow beneath an old oak tree, surrounded by a community of animals who admired her cleverness and generosity. One…
