Folk Tale

Stories in the Folk Tale genre:

• The Bright Sun Brings It to Light Jul 25, 2025
  A tale of how a terrible crime cannot remain hidden forever, as divine providence ensures that truth will always come to light, no matter how carefully concealed.
• The Earless Jul 25, 2025
  A clever young man uses his wit to solve riddles and escape judgment through ingenious wordplay and quick thinking.
• The Poor Man and the Rich Man Jul 25, 2025
  A tale of two men - one poor but generous, one rich but selfish - and how divine providence rewards true kindness and humility.
• The Seven Swabians Jul 25, 2025
  A humorous tale of seven friends from Swabia who set out to be brave adventurers but find themselves frightened by the most ordinary things.
• The Wilful Child Jul 25, 2025
  A brief but powerful tale about a disobedient child whose willful nature has supernatural consequences even after death.
• Clever Gretel Jan 26, 2025
  A humorous tale of a cook named Gretel who uses her wit to get out of trouble after her love of good food leads her to make a questionable decision.
• Hans in Luck Jan 25, 2025
  A charming tale of Hans who, through a series of trades, learns that true happiness comes not from material possessions but from contentment and perspective.
• Gambling Hansel Jan 25, 2025
  A cautionary tale about a man whose gambling addiction leads him to make dangerous bargains, teaching the importance of moderation and wisdom.
• The Bamboo Cutter's Tale Jan 9, 2025
  The story of Princess Kaguya, a mysterious beauty born from bamboo, and the impossible tasks she sets for her suitors.
• The Fisherman and the Jinni Jan 7, 2025
  A poor fisherman outsmarts a powerful jinni using wit and wisdom in this classic tale from the Arabian Nights.
• Anansi and the Wisdom of the World Jan 6, 2025
  The West African trickster Anansi tries to keep all the world's wisdom for himself, but learns an important lesson about sharing knowledge.