The Frog and The Toad | No Pain, No Gain
The toad and the frog are reminding us to remain honest and ethical in one’s dealings with others. Continue reading The Frog and The Toad | No Pain, No Gain
Category: Folklore
The Sea Star | When the Starfish Regenerates
There is an old Aboriginal story about the starfish. It tells how some animals needed a canoe to cross the ocean and get to the other side of the shore. Continue reading The Sea Star | When the Starfish Regenerates
The Miraculous Pearl | The Dragon Deity of the River
In Chinese mythology and folklore, dragons are deemed to be very powerful. They are symbols of good fortune, creativity and abundance. Continue reading The Miraculous Pearl | The Dragon Deity of the River
Aladdin | The Boy Whose Wishes Came True
Although Aladdin was lazy, he most certainly wasn’t stupid. Continue reading Aladdin | The Boy Whose Wishes Came True
The Wild Boar | Abundant, Fertile and Pragmatic
Boars are abundant within their ranges. The more territory they have, the more they will breed. Continue reading The Wild Boar | Abundant, Fertile and Pragmatic
Ostrich Symbolism | The Feather of Truth and Justice
To the ancient Egyptians, the ostrich feather was a powerful symbol of truth, justice and purity. Continue reading Ostrich Symbolism | The Feather of Truth and Justice
The Coyote Commits
Anyone who thinks that they have to stay committed to the wrong decision is utterly deluded. Continue reading The Coyote Commits
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
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 Mercantile 