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Myths and Legends
Stories of wisdom, wonder and imagination from the Fables of Aesop and the epics of Homer to the folklore of India, Japan, Russia and Britain.
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A Tale of Three Rivers
By William H. Sleeman
The Rivers Son and Narmada rise together in the hills of Amarkantak, but because of Johilla they never meet again.
Posted July 23 2018
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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
By Nikephoros Basilakes
A wily predator dons a sheepskin so he can help himself to the whole flock.
Posted July 13 2018
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The Six Labours of Theseus
As told by E. M. Berens
Young Theseus sets out for Athens on foot to claim his kingdom, but the road is infested with giants, bandits and a savage sow.
Posted April 16 2018
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The Pedlar of Swaffham
By Abraham de la Pryme
A persistent dream prompts a Norfolk tradesman to walk all the way to London in the hope of bettering his lot.
Posted March 28 2018
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The Wolves’ Treaty
Based on a fable by Aesop of Samos
The leader of a wolf-pack makes some sheep an offer they’d better refuse.
Posted March 24 2018
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Pandora’s Box
By Clay Lane
After being outwitted once too often, Zeus decides to spite Prometheus by ruining the race of men.
Posted March 22 2018
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