Julnar the Sea-Born | An Arabic Folktale of Progeny
Once upon a time, there lived a king of Ajam-land whose name was Shahriman. Continue reading Julnar the Sea-Born | An Arabic Folktale of Progeny
Category: Fables
The Walrus | Party Animal of the Arctic
The walrus has played a prominent role in the cultures of many indigenous Arctic peoples. Continue reading The Walrus | Party Animal of the Arctic
The Running Rhino | The Evolutionary Tale of the Modern Horny Animal
The hyracodontidae, a now extinct family of rhinoceros, was known as the running rhino. It was a fast animal that looked more a horse than a modern rhino. Continue reading The Running Rhino | The Evolutionary Tale of the Modern Horny Animal
The Three Little Pigs | A Fable of Hard Work
What is the real wisdom of the pig? I discovered it through a tale that they used to tell me when I was a child. Continue reading The Three Little Pigs | A Fable of Hard Work
Jack and the Beanstalk | A Story of Unexpected Financial Blessings
Once upon a time, there lived a poor young man by the name of Jack who lived with his mother. Continue reading Jack and the Beanstalk | A Story of Unexpected Financial Blessings
The Symbolism of Pigs
The pig represents abundance, wealth, strength and never wanting for everyday needs. Continue reading The Symbolism of Pigs
Hang Tuah | The Legend of the Powerful Laksamana of Malaysia
When he turned ten, Hang Tuah learned silat–a martial art–with four friends. Their teacher was Adi Putera, a renowned master who lived as a hermit atop a mountain. Continue reading Hang Tuah | The Legend of the Powerful Laksamana of Malaysia
Ebisu | The Patron God of Lucky Fishermen
Out of the Seven Gods of Luck, it is only Ebisu who is wholly and entirely Japanese. Continue reading Ebisu | The Patron God of Lucky Fishermen
Vishnu and Lakshmi | The Myth of Dhanalakshmi
The Goddess is the repository of Wealth in the universe. She is said to come to the aid of those who are experiencing financial obstacles for reasons other than sufficient effort and hard work. Continue reading Vishnu and Lakshmi | The Myth of Dhanalakshmi
The Black Swan Theory | The Occurrence of the Statistically Improbable
Black swan events are characterised by their rarity, strong impact and the insistence they were obvious in hindsight. Continue reading The Black Swan Theory | The Occurrence of the Statistically Improbable
The Mercantile 