The Ancient Library
Chinese Folktale
The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl
A forbidden love between a mortal and a celestial weaver, separated by the Silver River and reunited once a year by a bridge of magpies.
Japanese Folktale
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
The mysterious Kaguya-hime, discovered inside a glowing bamboo stalk, who must eventually return to her home on the Moon.
Indian Folktale
The Monkey and the Crocodile
A clever monkey outwits a crocodile who tries to steal his heart in this classic fable from the Panchatantra.
Nordic Folktale
The Giant Who Had No Heart
A brave prince sets out to rescue his brothers from a giant who hides his heart in a far-off, secret place.
Celtic Folktale
The Children of Lir
Four royal siblings transformed into white swans by a jealous stepmother, cursed to wander the waters of Ireland for 900 years.
Germanic Folktale
The Legend of King Arthur
The young boy who pulled the sword from the stone and became the legendary High King of Britain.