Encounter with the Barong of Keraton Parangkusumo

Introduction: The tale of the Barong of Keraton Parangkusumo is a vibrant thread woven into the rich tapestry of Javanese folklore. It emerges from the cultural heartland of Java, Indonesia,…

Encounter with the Jorogumo of Izumo

Introduction From the mists of ancient Japan, specifically the region of Izumo, comes a chilling tale – the legend of the Jorogumo. This is not a historical account, but a…

Echoes of Dangun – Gwisin – Mount Baekdu

Introduction: From the mists of Korean antiquity emerge tales woven with the threads of nature, spirituality, and the very essence of what it meant to be Korean. Among these stories,…

Encounter with the Feathered Serpent of Cenotes

Introduction: The legend of the Feathered Serpent, known as Kukulkan to the Yucatec Maya and Quetzalcoatl to the Aztecs, is a cornerstone of Mesoamerican mythology. This powerful symbol weaves through…

An Encounter with the Kusarikku: A Tale from Ancient Mesopotamia

The wind, hot and dry, whipped across the ziggurat of Uruk, carrying with it the scent of dust and the distant murmur of the Euphrates. It was a land steeped…

Echoes of Great Spirit – Wendigo – Inuit Seas

Introduction: The frozen lands of North America whisper tales of survival, hardship, and the delicate balance between humanity and nature. Among these stories, carried on the wind and etched in…

The Bard and the Bound Beast: Bragi and the Oath of Binding of Fenrir

Introduction: The tale of Bragi and the binding of Fenrir originates from Norse mythology, a rich tapestry of stories woven by the Vikings and other Germanic peoples of Scandinavia during…

Bathala and the War of Legend of Maria Makiling: A Glimpse into Ancient Filipino Mythology

The stories of Bathala and Maria Makiling echo from the heart of ancient Filipino folklore, passed down through generations by word of mouth. These tales, rich in symbolism and moral…

Echoes of Hina: The Shark Gods of the Samoan Isles

The vast Pacific Ocean, a shimmering expanse of sapphire and emerald, cradles a tapestry of islands, each with its own unique stories whispered on the trade winds. Among these, the…

An Encounter with the Furies of Rome: A Mythological Narrative

Introduction The tale I am about to recount originates from the heart of ancient Roman mythology, a rich tapestry of stories woven to explain the world and the human condition.…