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West African · 2 min
Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom
The trickster spider tries to hoard all the world's wisdom in a single pot — and is outwitted by his own son.
East Asian · 2 min
The Crane Wife
A poor man shows kindness to a wounded crane, and a mysterious weaver arrives at his door.
Indigenous Americas · 2 min
How Raven Stole the Light
When the world lay in darkness, clever Raven found a way to release the sun, moon, and stars.
South Asian · 2 min
The Monkey and the Crocodile
A clever monkey escapes a crocodile's betrayal with nothing but quick thinking.
Celtic · 2 min
The Selkie Wife
A fisherman hides a seal-woman's skin, and the sea waits patiently for her return.
East Asian · 1 min
The Weaver Girl and the Cowherd
Two lovers parted by the River of Heaven meet once a year on a bridge of magpies.