Stories
The Legend of Papa Legba – USA (Original Version)
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)
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)
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…
The Story of Sinbad the Sailor – Arabian Nights (Original Version)
The Story of Sinbad the Sailor – Arabian Nights (Original Version) In the vibrant city of Baghdad, during the rule of the Abbasid Caliphate, there lived a prosperous merchant named Sinbad the Sailor. Known for his adventurous spirit and love of the sea, Sinbad’s life was filled with incredible voyages and daring exploits. The First…
The Legend of Lilith – Jewish folklore (Original Version)
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…
The Tale of Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp – Arabian Nights (Original Version)
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…
The Legend of the Taniwha – New Zealand (Original Version)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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…