Tragedy

Stories in the Tragedy genre:

• The Myth of Orion Jul 28, 2025

  

  In the ancient days when gods and mortals mingled more freely upon the earth, there was born a man whose size, strength, and skill as a hunter would become legendary throughout all the lands. This was Orion, whose very name would one day blaze across the night sky for all eternity.

  Orion’s birth was as extraordinary as his life would prove to be. His father was Poseidon, god of the seas, who had fallen in love with Euryale, a beautiful mortal woman and one of the Gorgon sisters before their terrible transformation. From his divine father, Orion inherited not only immense size and strength, but also the ability to walk upon the surface of the sea as easily as upon dry land.

• The Punishment of Prometheus Jul 28, 2025

  

  In the earliest days of the world, when the earth was young and humanity was still learning to walk upright, there lived among the immortals a Titan whose heart burned with compassion for mortals. His name was Prometheus, which means “forethought,” and he possessed the rare gift of seeing not just what was, but what could be.

  Prometheus was tall and noble, with eyes that held the wisdom of ages and hands that were skilled in crafting and creating. Unlike many of the immortals who looked upon humans as amusing pets or insignificant creatures, Prometheus saw their potential for greatness. He watched them struggle in their early days and felt moved by their determination to survive and grow.

• The Myth of Marsyas Jul 26, 2025

  

  In the ancient forests of Phrygia, where the trees whispered ancient secrets and the streams sang melodies older than memory, there lived a satyr named Marsyas. Half-man and half-goat, with furry legs that ended in hooves and small horns curling from his forehead, Marsyas was known throughout the woodland realm for his extraordinary musical talent and his love of all things beautiful and harmonious.

• The Legend of Ba Den Mountain Jul 24, 2025

  

  In the ancient province of Tay Ninh, where the Cambodian border meets the Vietnamese heartland, there rises a solitary peak known as Ba Den Mountain—the Black Lady Mountain. Its dark silhouette against the sky has watched over the surrounding plains for countless generations, and within its shadows lies one of Vietnam’s most poignant love stories.

  Long ago, during the time when the Khmer and Vietnamese kingdoms often clashed along their borders, there lived a young woman named Huong whose beauty was renowned throughout the region. Her hair flowed like black silk, her eyes sparkled like stars reflected in still water, and her gentle nature drew people to her like flowers turning toward the sun.

• Cassandra and the Gift of Prophecy Jul 23, 2025

  

  Cassandra and the Gift of Prophecy

  In the ancient city of Troy, with its imposing walls and towering gates, there lived a princess whose beauty was matched only by her intelligence and devotion to her people. Her name was Cassandra, daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba, sister to the brave Hector and the impetuous Paris. Her early life was one of privilege and promise, but her story would become one of the most tragic in all of Greek mythology—a tale of divine gifts turned to torment, of terrible knowledge that could never be shared.

• The Story of My Chau and Trong Thuy Jul 23, 2025

  

  In the ancient land of Au Lac, during the time when Vietnam was divided into warring kingdoms, there ruled a wise and powerful king named An Duong Vuong. His kingdom was prosperous and strong, protected by massive fortifications and defended by the most advanced weapons of the age—magical crossbows that could fire arrows with supernatural accuracy and force.

  The secret of these mighty weapons lay in a single magical crossbow called Linh Quang, forged by the Dragon King himself and presented to An Duong Vuong as a reward for his just rule. This celestial weapon was so powerful that a single arrow from it could penetrate any armor and strike down enemies from impossible distances.

• Medea and Jason Jul 22, 2025

  

  In the distant kingdom of Colchis, at the eastern edge of the known world where the Black Sea met mysterious lands shrouded in legend, there ruled a king whose power came not just from armies and gold, but from magic itself. King Aeëtes was the son of Helios, the sun god, and possessed knowledge of sorcery that made him one of the most feared rulers in all the world.

• The Myth of Adonis Jul 21, 2025

  

  The Myth of Adonis

  Beauty can be as much a curse as a blessing—a truth known well to mortals who have caught the eye of the gods. In Greek mythology, few stories illustrate this better than the tale of Adonis, whose extraordinary beauty captivated goddesses but ultimately led to his tragic fate. His story weaves together themes of forbidden love, divine jealousy, death, and rebirth, reflecting the ancient Greek understanding of seasonal cycles and the fragile nature of youth and beauty.

• The Legend of Betel and Areca Jul 16, 2025

  

  In a small village beside a peaceful river, there lived two brothers who loved each other more dearly than life itself. The elder brother, Tan, was strong and hardworking, known throughout the village for his skill as a fisherman and his generous heart. The younger brother, Lang, was gentle and artistic, spending his days crafting beautiful objects from bamboo and wood, and composing songs that made even the birds pause to listen.