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 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 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 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…
