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Parchment-style artwork of a golden mango tree beside a peasant and king, Sri Lankan folktale scene.

The Golden Mango: Sri Lankan Folktale of Purity and Humility

October 13, 2025

Asian Folktales·South & Central Asian Folktales·Sri Lankan Folktales

In the heart of ancient Sri Lanka, where green fields rippled like waves beneath the sun, there lived a humble peasant. Each morning, he rose before dawn, working the soil with patience and reverence. His fields were small, his hut simple, yet he carried a calm joy born of honest labour and gratitude. One summer day, while wandering along the

Parchment-style artwork of a woodcutter freeing a silver bird under a tamarind tree, Sri Lankan folktale scene.

Asian Folktales·South & Central Asian Folktales·Sri Lankan Folktales

The Woodcutter’s Daughter: Sri Lankan Folktale

In the misty valleys of old Sri Lanka, where thick tamarind trees shaded the paths and birds sang above the paddy fields, there lived a poor woodcutter and his only daughter. Their hut stood at the edge of a forest, built from rough timber and thatched with palm leaves. Each

Parchment-style artwork of a hungry jackal lunging toward palace food beside the royal dog, Sri Lankan folktale scene.

The Jackal and the King’s Dog: A Sri Lankan Folktale of Envy and Wisdom

In a quiet village that nestled near the royal palace of an

Parchment-style artwork of a Maldivian fandita man facing a sea monster beneath moonlight.

The Monster of Himiti: A Maldivian Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Respect and Harmony with Nature

Long ago, on the quiet island of Himiti, in the far reaches

Parchment-style artwork of a Turkish prince on a quest for eternal life, from a Turkish folktale.

Youth Without Age and Life Without Death: Turkish Folktale that Teaches Lessons on the True Meaning of Immortality

October 18, 2025

Asian Folktales·Turkish Folktales·Western Asian Folktales

Long ago, in the heart of Anatolia, there reigned a mighty Padishah whose kingdom flourished under his just and generous rule. His palaces gleamed with marble and gold, his gardens bloomed with roses, and his people lived in peace. Yet, for all his wealth and glory, one sorrow lingered, he

Parchment-style artwork of Ali on a flying carpet battling a dragon, Turkish folktale scene.

The Magic Turban, the Magic Whip, and the Magic Carpet: Turkish Folktale that Teaches Lessons on Courage and Destiny

October 18, 2025

Asian Folktales·Turkish Folktales·Western Asian Folktales

In the golden days of old Anatolia, when mountains whispered to clouds and caravans crossed sunlit plains, there lived a humble youth named Ali. He was the son of a poor widow who wove cloth for travelers. Though his hands were rough from work, his heart was filled with kindness

Parchment-style artwork of princess reuniting with golden stag brother in a Turkish folktale scene.

The Stag-Prince: Turkish Folktale that Teaches Lessons on Loyalty and Redemption

October 18, 2025

Asian Folktales·Turkish Folktales·Western Asian Folktales

Long ago, in the sun-drenched lands of Anatolia, there ruled a mighty padishah whose kingdom stretched across green valleys and golden plains. Yet beneath all his wealth and wisdom lay one deep sorrow, he and his sultana were childless. Every night, the sultana prayed beneath the moon, her whispered pleas

Parchment-style artwork of golden-haired twins, speaking bird, and Sultan, Turkish folktale scene.

The Golden-Haired Children: Turkish Folktale of Miracles, Jealousy, and Justice

October 18, 2025

Asian Folktales·Turkish Folktales·Western Asian Folktales

Long ago, in the heart of Anatolia, there reigned a great sultan whose palace gleamed like sunlight over marble. Yet for all his wealth and splendour, the sultan longed for one thing above all, a true and worthy heir. Among the women of his court, three sisters served him faithfully.

Parchment-style artwork of an Iraqi man with proud moustache before haunted ruins, folktale of honour and courage.

A Man’s Honour Is in the Hair of His Moustache: An Iraqi Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Honour and Integrity

October 18, 2025

Asian Folktales·Iraqi Folktales·Western Asian Folktales

In a small village by the dusty banks of the Tigris River, where palm trees cast long shadows across clay houses and the call of merchants filled the bazaar, there lived a man named Karim. He was known far and wide for his fine moustache, thick, black, and well-kept. In

Parchment-style artwork of an Iraqi judge hearing two men’s dispute under a desert palm, symbolizing truth and wisdom.

Between Truth and Falsehood Lie Four Fingers: an Iraqi Folktale that Teaches Lessons on Truth and Wisdom

October 18, 2025

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Long ago, in the sun-baked plains of southern Iraq, there lived a man known throughout his village for his fairness and gentle heart. His name was Karim, and he was a man who believed deeply in honesty. People sought his counsel in disputes, for he had the gift of seeing

Parchment-style artwork of Hasan of Basra before a glowing jinn palace with jinn maidens, Iraqi folktale scene.

Hasan of Basra and the Secrets of the Jinn: Iraqi Folktale that Teaches Lessons on Obedience and Destiny

October 18, 2025

Asian Folktales·Iraqi Folktales·Western Asian Folktales

In the ancient city of Basra, where the Tigris River shimmered under the desert sun and traders from faraway lands filled the bazaars with scents of spice and gold, there lived a young man named Hasan. Though born with little, Hasan possessed sharp eyes, steady hands, and a pure heart.

Parchment-style artwork of Jānn prince on crystal ship above desert, Iraqi folktale scene.

The Crystal Ship: Iraqi Folktale that Teaches Lessons on Perseverance and Faithfulness

October 18, 2025

Asian Folktales·Iraqi Folktales·Western Asian Folktales

In the old lands of Iraq, where golden deserts met the blue shimmer of the Tigris, there lived a merchant renowned for his honesty and prosperity. He had three daughters, each more beautiful than the next. His eldest was wise and composed, the second gentle and clever, and the youngest,

Parchment-style artwork of Rahim meeting a silver sea-horse by Persian shores, Iranian folktale scene.

The Wonderful Sea-Horse: A Persian Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Generosity and Wisdom

October 17, 2025

Asian Folktales·Persian Folktales·Western Asian Folktales

Across the shimmering coast of southern Persia, where the turquoise waves of the Gulf kissed the golden sands, there lived a humble fisherman named Rahim. His days were spent casting nets into the restless sea, his heart steady despite the meager catches that often filled his basket. Rahim was known

Parchment-style artwork of the moon-faced beauty and sun-faced bride guided by a dervish, Persian folktale scene.

The Moon-Faced Beauty and the Sun-Faced Bride: Persian Folktale of Kindness and Justice

October 17, 2025

Asian Folktales·Persian Folktales·Western Asian Folktales

Across the arid lands of Persia, where dawn poured gold over mountains and the moon glimmered on silver sands, there once lived a man with two daughters, one his own and the other his late wife’s child. The elder was called the Moon-Faced Beauty, for her complexion glowed like moonlight.

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