A legend from Japan about how the world was plunged into darkness when the Sun goddess sulked. The other gods gathered to remedy the situation and invented fun and music.
A Japanese fairy tale about a kind-hearted fisher boy who catches a turtle and lets it go free.
A fable from India which shows why it’s wise to think before you open your mouth and speak.
A musical story from Russia. Sadko famed for his beautiful singing voice and his skill on the gusli, a wooden instrument shaped like a wing. His music won the favour of Tsar Morskoi, the Lord of the Sea, who brought him great fortune… and trouble followed.
This traditional story from Japan is about the time a Samurai warrior challenged a tea master to a duel. It shows how if you are the master of yourself, you can be the master of anything.
Loki, god of fire and mischief, steals Sif’s beautiful golden hair. In doing so he enrages Sif’s powerful husband, Thor.
In this Norse Story, we learn how the gods of Asgard are able to stay forever young.
How the chief of the Norse gods gained True Wisdom and the terrible price he paid for it.
Prince Sigurd comes of age by fighting a dragon. His teacher Regin gives him a sword and sets him the task of killing the fearful reptile, Fafnir.
Download the audio, Right Click Save As We have already met the Norse hero, Sigurd . After killing a dragon, he rode his horse through a ring of fire to discover a sleeping princess – a Valkyrie or War Maiden. Her name was Brynhilde. He woke her with a kiss – but was it happily […]
