Africa | Asia | Australia | Europe | North America | South America

Folktales are full of rich, cultural detail. They tell us about customs of hospitality and community traditions of leadership and decision-making. They offer us wonderful words and phrases to savor and enjoy. Stories may come from a particular country and culture, but they "love to travel," and happily adapt to new settings. Stories are the common language of the world.

Africa

Collared Crow (The)

Cruel Creditor and the Judge’s Wise Daughter

Ostrich Egg Wife (The)

Selekana & the River of God