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 White Snake – China (Original Version) Long ago, in the misty mountains of ancient China, there lived a powerful white snake spirit who had cultivated her powers for thousands of years. Through her dedication and meditation, she had gained the ability to transform into a beautiful human woman. Eager to experience…
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 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 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…
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Classic Version) Once upon a time, a Queen sat sewing by her window in winter. As she looked out onto the snowy landscape, she pricked her finger and drops of blood fell into the snow. Seeing the stark contrast, she wished for a child with skin as white as…
Beauty and the Beast (Classic Version) Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a wealthy merchant with his beautiful and virtuous daughter named Belle. Unfortunately, the merchant lost all his wealth in a shipwreck, and they were forced to live in a little cottage. One day, the merchant heard that one of…
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…
Once upon a time, there was a poor peasant who had many children. One day, a white bear arrived at their door, promising wealth in exchange for the company of the peasant’s youngest daughter, whom the bear would treat as a queen. The girl was hesitant, but eventually agreed for the sake of her family.
Every afternoon, children would play in the garden of a giant who had been away for seven years. Upon his return, the giant saw the children in his garden and angrily built a high wall around it, banning the children from entering. He declared, “My own garden is my own garden.”
