THE LAND OF MYTHOLOGY,
FAIRY TALES AND FOLK TALES

  • The Tiger and the Persimmon

    The Tiger and the Persimmon

    This is a folk tale from Korea. Persimmon is an Oriental fruit grown predominantly in China, Korea, Japan. One night, a man-eating tiger entered a village from a nearby forest. “I am hungry. Let me find someone to eat,” thought the tiger. Just then, it heard the sound of a baby crying from a house. Read more

  • The Fourth Voyage of Sindbad

    The Fourth Voyage of Sindbad

    Hindbad, the porter was excited since he was back at the home of Sindbad, the sailor, for another feast and another story. Sindbad, one of the richest men in Baghdad, came by his wealth during his voyages by sheer grit, determination and luck. The previous days, Sindbad had told Hindbad the adventures during his first Read more

  • Four Friends

    Four Friends

    In a forest lived a crow, a deer, a turtle and a mouse. Although vastly different from each other, the four of them were best friends. Each day they would meet in the evening to talk about their day, play and have fun. One day, Deer had not arrived at the designated time, and the Read more

  • Krishna and Shisupala

    Krishna and Shisupala

    The kingdom of Chedi was in a celebratory mood. The imminent birth of the long awaited child of King Damaghosha and Queen Srutashrava was the reason. But the celebration soon turned into despair. The baby was born with three eyes, four arms and his cry was like the bray of an ass. The king’s counselors Read more

  • The Third Voyage of Sindbad

    The Third Voyage of Sindbad

    Hindbad, the porter was excited since he was back at the home of Sindbad, the sailor, for another feast and another story. Sindbad, one of the richest men in Baghdad, came by his wealth during his voyages by sheer grit, determination and luck. The previous days, Sindbad had told Hindbad the adventures during his first Read more

  • A Strange Dream

    A Strange Dream

    One of Emperor Akbar’s fondest wishes was to win the battle of wits with Birbal. Akbar frequently tried to tease Birbal but unfortunately always ended up getting ridiculed. When Akbar and Birbal were taking a stroll in the palace garden, Akbar suddenly said, “Birbal, I had the strangest of dreams yesterday, and I am worried Read more

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