The Legend of Papa Legba – USA (Original Version) In the vibrant city of New Orleans, where the air is thick with the scent of magnolias and the sound of jazz fills the streets, the spirit of Vodou thrives. At the heart of this mystical tradition is Papa Legba, the wise and benevolent gatekeeper who…
The Legend of the Phaya Naga – Laos (Original Version) In the heart of Southeast Asia, where the mighty Mekong River flows through lush landscapes and fertile lands, there exists a legend of the Phaya Naga—mystical serpent-like beings that dwell in the river’s depths. These creatures are revered by the people of Laos, who regard…
Van Hunks and the Devil – South Africa (Original Version) In the vibrant city of Cape Town, nestled beneath the imposing presence of Table Mountain, there lived an old sea captain by the name of Jan Van Hunks. Van Hunks was a retired pirate, known far and wide for his love of smoking his pipe…
Play this story The Legend of Lilith – Jewish folklore (Original Version) In the ancient texts of Jewish folklore, there is a tale of a woman named Lilith, who is said to be the first wife of Adam, created by God from the same earth and at the same time as Adam. Unlike Eve, who…
Play this story The Tale of Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp – Arabian Nights (Original Version) Once upon a time, in the bustling streets of a faraway city in China, there lived a poor but kind-hearted young man named Aladdin. He lived with his widowed mother in a humble home, barely scraping by to make…
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 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 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 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…
