THE LAND OF MYTHOLOGY,
FAIRY TALES AND FOLK TALES

  • Daedalus and Icarus

    Daedalus and Icarus

    Daedalus was a master architect who had created a labyrinth was an elaborate maze-like structure that no one could escape from. King Minos of Crete had specifically commissioned the labyrinth to imprison the Minotaur, a half-man/half-bull monster, so that the people of Crete could be safe from the Minotaur. Theseus, a legendary Greek hero, gained Read more

  • The Nightingale

    The Nightingale

    Once upon a time in China, there lived an Emperor. The Emperor lived in a beautiful palace made of porcelain. The palace was so expensive, delicate and fragile, that people who visited and touched it had to be very careful. The palace grounds had a garden that was as beautiful as it was huge. So Read more

  • Why Sea Water is Salty?

    Why Sea Water is Salty?

    According to an ancient Korean folktale, there was once a time when there was no salt in seawater. So how did seawater become salty? Let us find out. Once upon a time in Korea, there lived an extremely wealthy and generous King. The secret to the King’s wealth was a magic millstone. While millstones generally Read more

  • Stone Soup

    Stone Soup

    Once, a poor traveler was travelling in search of a livelihood. During the day, he would travel, and during the night, he would stop at one of the villages on the way for food and shelter. One time, he stopped at a small village for the night. Since he had no money or food, he Read more

  • Tinderbox

    Tinderbox

    A tinderbox is a container made of wood or metal that people use to produce fire. It is a reusable matchbox used in ancient times. Once upon a time, there was a soldier who was brave and kind. He had fought many wars and was on his way home. He had a knapsack on his Read more

  • The Race

    The Race

    Once, devarishi1 Narada came to Kailash to meet Lord Shiva, the God of destruction. Shiva was sitting with his wife Parvati and their children Karthikeya and Ganesha. Narada brought them a mango as a gift and offered it. “This mango looks delicious. Why don’t we cut it and eat?” asked Parvati. “O Parvati! This mango Read more

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