The Legend of the Yeti – Himalayas (Original Version) High in the towering peaks of the Himalayas, where the earth meets the sky and the air is thin and cold, there exists a legend as old as the mountains themselves—the legend of the Yeti. Known as the “Abominable Snowman” to some, the Yeti is a…
The Legend of the Banshee – Ireland (Original Version) In the emerald hills of Ireland, where the mist rolls over the countryside and the ancient stones whisper secrets of the past, the people tell tales of the Banshee—a mysterious spirit whose mournful wail foretells death. In a small village nestled among the rolling hills, there…
The Tale of the Whistling Woods – USA (Original Version) In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, nestled in a small, cozy town surrounded by towering trees and rolling hills, there was a place known to the locals as the Whistling Woods. The woods were named for the curious sounds that would echo through the…
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…
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter – Japan (Original Version) Long ago, in the land of the rising sun, there lived an elderly bamboo cutter named Taketori no Okina, which means “the Old Man who Harvests Bamboo.” He led a simple and content life with his wife in a humble cottage nestled among the bamboo…
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…
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 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 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…
