The Rose Prince
The Rose Prince Romania At a time when wonders were credible, and therefore possible, a rose bush grew on the edge of a forest.…
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Old Joe and the Carpenter
Old Joe and the Carpenter USA (Appalachians) Old Joe had a friend with whom he had shared the joys and misfortunes of a lifetime.…
The Origin of Stories
The Origin of Stories Seneca (Iroquois) – USA / Canada This happened long ago, in the time of our forefathers. In a Seneca…
On Oppression and Corruption
On Oppression and Corruption Persian Sufism – Iran An anecdote of Núshírván the Just, one of the most important kings of the Sasanian dynasty,…
The Invisible Hunters
The Invisible Hunters Miskito People – Nicaragua / Honduras What I am going to tell you was narrated by my grandmother, but her grandmother…
The Deer King of the Banyan
The Deer King of the Banyan Indian Buddhism In one of his previous incarnations, the Buddha incarnated in the form of a deer in…