The Legend of Koimala: Maldivian Folktale Teaching Leadership and Unity
Long ago, the Maldives were a cluster of scattered islands, inhabited by people who lived simple lives, connected deeply to the sea. The islands were rich in coral, fish, and coconut palms, yet lacked centralized leadership or political order. Villagers lived under customary rules, often guided by elders, but there was no single figure to unify them. One day, a
