Myths and World Stories Archive

Myths of Greece, Rome, ancient Norse legends, and stories from around the world.

African Stories

African Stories Meet fierce lions, tricky spiders, and many more wonders.
American Stories

American Stories From Native American stories, to funny folk tales, here is our little bit of Americana.
Ancient Egyptian Stories

Ancient Egyptian Stories The oldest are the best. You may not have heard these fairy tales before, but they have some very familiar themes.
Chinese Stories

Chinese Stories From Astrology to magical stories about princess and princesses, Chinese mythology is packed with wonders.
English Stories

English Stories English stories are often lively and funny and often involve a boy called Jack!
French Stories

French Stories Traditional contes des fée from France many of them not so well known in the rest of the world - but they should be because they are rattling good yarns.
Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh Gilgamesh is one of the very first heroes ever written about. His adventures were told on clay tablets thousands of years ago in the land of Mesopotamia. He was a king who was part human and part god. Gilgamesh and his great friend, Enkidu, fought monsters, met the gods, and searched for the secret of life itself. Their story includes a version of the Great Flood.
Greek Myths

Greek Myths The greatest legends from the time when gods and goddesses roamed the earth and mingled with humans. Check out our guide to Who's Who among the Greek gods.
Indian Stories

Indian Stories Indian Stories, including the tales of the Panchatantra, often feature animals and morals - they are lively and fun.
Irish Stories

Irish Stories Pookas, Leprechauns and dragons are among the wonderful characters you will meet in these magical Irish tales.
Japanese-stories

Japanese-stories Japanese stories are full of enchantment, ceremony, and magical creatures.
Korean Stories

Korean Stories Magical and often touching stories from Korea with a strong family theme.
Norse Myths

Norse Myths Odin, Thor, Loki - the Gods of the Vikings - had many wonderful adventures which have inspired the likes of Wagner.
Peer Gynt

Peer Gynt Norway's greatest fairy tale is retold with music and a nod to to the dramatist, Ibsen.
Russian Stories

Russian Stories Witches and magic from the land of snow and ice.
Scottish Stories

Scottish Stories Tales from bonnie Scotland
Vietnamese Stories

Vietnamese Stories Gentle and mysterious stories from Vietnam
Welsh

Welsh Magical folk tales from Wales including enchanted music and witch's cats.