Moon Festival

Moon Festival

The “Moon Festival” or “Mid-Autumn Festival” tale originates in Taiwan. A traditional Chinese harvest festival known as the Moon Festival is observed on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, which typically occurs in September or...
Konda Kavum

Konda Kavum

“Konda Kavum” is a tale that originates in Sri Lanka. Popular sweet snack Konda Kavum is customarily prepared in Sri Lanka during the celebrations of the Sinhala and Tamil New Years.   According to legend, a destitute woman who resided in a village...
The Elephant and the Six Blind Men

The Elephant and the Six Blind Men

The narrative of “The Elephant and the Six Blind Men” is one example of a multicultural Indian tale. This tale is a well-known fable that highlights the value of variety and the various perspectives that people have on the world.   Six blind men...
The Yeti

The Yeti

The tale of “The Yeti” is one well-known piece of Nepalese folklore. The Yeti, also referred to as the Abominable Snowman, is a mythical creature that is said to live in Nepal’s Himalayan area.   According to folklore, the Yeti is a big, hairy,...
Lviv Stone Lions

Lviv Stone Lions

One popular story from Ukrainian culture is the legend of the “Lviv stone lions.” According to the legend, the city of Lviv was once plagued by a terrible curse that caused numerous disasters and misfortunes. The citizens of Lviv sought the help of a wise...