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Inch-High Samurai – Issun-Boshi 2020-07-22. The Inch-High child fancying himself a miniture samurai, Issun-Bōshi is given a sewing needle for a sword, a soup bowl for a boat, and chopsticks for oars. The Crab and the Monkey Quarrel 2020-07-22. In the Crab and the Monkey, a monkey kills a crab, and is later killed in revenge by the crab’s ...
- Manticore – The Unconquerable Beast
Behavior and Legends: The Manticore is often depicted as a...
- Blemmyae – The Headless Chest-Faced Men
In addition to their unique anatomy, the Blemmyae were often...
- Satyr – The Greek Party Animal
Myths and Legends (42) Ancient Greece (12) Ancient Rome (7)...
- Momotaro Legend – The Peach Boy
In some stories Momotaro volunteered to go help the people...
- Inch-High Samurai – Issun-Boshi
2020-07-22 Myths and Legends, Japan. Inch-High Samurai –...
- The Crab and the Monkey Quarrel
Myths and Legends (42) Ancient Greece (12) Ancient Rome (7)...
- Manticore – The Unconquerable Beast
- Ancient Egyptian Stories. The oldest are the best. You may not have heard these fairy tales before, but they have some very familiar themes.
- Welsh. Magical folk tales from Wales including enchanted music and witch's cats.
- Peer Gynt. Norway's greatest fairy tale is retold with music and a nod to to the dramatist, Ibsen.
- Indian Stories. Indian Stories, including the tales of the Panchatantra, often feature animals and morals - they are lively and fun.
Greek Myths, Stories and Legends. This section of the site covers some of the most popular Greek myths, legends and stories of ancient Greece. Greek mythology is rich with stories of heroes and gods. One of the most famous stories is that of Orpheus, who traveled to the underworld to bring back his dead wife. He used his music to charm the ...
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Apr 21, 2024 · In this section we will explore some of the most amazing myths and legends from around the world—legends that may hold truths that can unlock the secrets of our ancient origins. Europe. Asia. Americas. Australia. Africa. 28 April, 2024 - 17:56 Robbie Mitchell.
Unraveling Wisdom’s Enigma: The Myth of Adapa – Eridu’s Powerful Sage. In the annals of ancient Mesopotamian mythology, a mysterious tale unfolds—the story of Adapa, a figure of wisdom and intrigue. This enigmatic narrative captivates with its echoes of divine encounters and fateful choices, shedding light on the profound beliefs and ...
Myths and Legends Jason Weiser 2023-11-10T11:21:34-05:00. Fun, bizarre, insightful, and weird stories from folklore. ... Two stories from English folklore about ...
5. Daedalus and Icarus. The story of Icarus is one of the most famous tales from Greek myth. Icarus was the son of Daedalus, the craftsman who built the Labyrinth from the Minotaur story recounted above. Ever the inventor, Daedalus fashioned some wings out of feathers and wax, for him and his son to use to fly their way off the island of Crete.