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Dive into the captivating world of Ainu folk-tales, where nothing is off-limits and the tales are as raw as they are enlightening. Originating from the enigmatic Ainu people of Japan, who have called Hokkaido home for centuries, these stories explore the full spectrum of human experience—from creation and love to conflict and survival. Their unapologetic honesty and ribald humor might have shocked the scholarly collector Basil Hall Chamberlain, but they offer a refreshing and provocative perspective for modern readers. With the resurgence of Ainu activism advocating for indigenous rights and...

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Tibetan culture with this collection of enchanting folk tales. Curated by the author during his time in Tibet, these stories capture the essence of the regions heritage, showcasing its unique traditions and values while steering clear of external influences. Narrated by Kyle Stadelhofer, this compilation invites you to explore a world steeped in mythology and wisdom.

No one is better equipped to share the rich tapestry of Greenlands stories than Knud Rasmussen. With his own Eskimo heritage and a childhood spent in Greenland, he returned time and again to explore its vast, icy landscapes. His expeditions not only garnered him accolades from esteemed societies but also allowed him to immerse himself in the lives and traditions of the Eskimo people. Through his remarkable work, he captures the essence of their daily lives, beliefs, and the intricate spirit world that forms the foundation of their mythology. While his scientific findings add to our collective ...

African-American folklore was Zora Neale Hurston's first love. Collected in the late 1920's Every Tongue Got to Confess, from the celebrated author of Their Eyes Were Watching God, is published here for the first time, beautifully performed by Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis. Hilarious, bittersweet...

Teller of Tales is a youth group and a national winner of ImaGen Ventures Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge 3.0 organized in collaboration with UNDP, UNICEF, and ILO. Tell your Tale with Teller of Tales is a series where we explore powerful stories of people living in our communities. The first phase of this series focuses on Mental Health of youths in Nepal.We believe in the power of Stories and the people behind those stories. We aim to tell those tales.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/telleroftalesnpInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/telleroftalesnp/#tellyourtale #telleroftales #...

Two thousand years of legend and lore about the menace and majesty of dragons, which have breathed fire into our imaginations from ancient Rome to Game of Thrones to Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm A Penguin Classic The most popular mythological creature in the human...

All of us are familiar with the fairy tales of youth where the young hero and heroine fall in love, defeat their enemies, marry, and live happily ever after. The fairy tales gathered here are about what happens next, when the Prince goes bald and the Princess has a midlife crisis. They portray middle-aged men and women facing the special issues dealing with crisis, aging and mortality, and the desire for renewal.

Are you tired of the traditional passive (or evil) female folktale characters? Doug Lipman has unearthed and reassembled 5 tales of women - but none of them are the hand-wringing variety. The heroines take command of their lives in entertaining and engaging ways. These tales come from all over the world, including Iraq, Poland, Vietnam, South Africa, and Spain. The collection includes "The Chicken Woman," "The Woman Who Saved the City," "The Clever Wife of Vietnam," "The One with the Star on Her Forehead" (more commonly known to Westerners as "Snow White" but with an unexpected twist), and "La Muerta: Godmother Death."