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Sepia-toned illustration of Spider Woman guiding four faithful humans in reed boats through a stormy flood, with mountains submerged and an ant figure watching nearby depicting the Hopi myth of survival and rebirth.

The Hopi Flood: A Rebirth Myth from America

African Myths and Legends·Myths & Legends

illustration of Viracocha, the Inca creator deity, emerging from swirling sacred waters with flowing hair and beard, holding the radiant sun and moon aloft. Around him, stars scatter across the sky. In the foreground, two stone giants struggle in turbulent floodwaters, reaching toward the deity as towering Andean mountains rise behind them.

Viracocha’s Flood: A South American Myth of Rebirth

American Myths and Legends·Myths & Legends

Illustration of Garuda, the golden eagle mount of Vishnu, flying across cosmic skies with serpents beneath his talons.

Garuda: The Eagle-Mount and Serpent-Enemy

Asian Mythical Creatures·Mythical Creatures

illustration in an ancient Mesoamerican style showing the Mayan gods shaping the world from sea and sky. In the foreground, the Hero Twins, Hunahpu and Xbalanque, stand ready for their descent into Xibalba. Around them rise mountains, animals, and swirling divine forces—Heart of Sky and the Plumed Serpent forming land and clouds. In the distance, the sun and moon emerge, symbolizing balance and cosmic renewal.

The Hero Twins: An American Myth of Balance

American Myths and Legends·Myths & Legends

Illustration of the Penanggalan, a disembodied woman’s head with glowing entrails soaring above a Malay village under moonlight.

Penanggalan (Pontianak): The Disembodied Head with Entrails

Asian Mythical Creatures·Mythical Creatures

An illustration of Susanoo battling the eight-headed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi amid storm clouds and sake barrels in Izumo, Japan.

Yamata-no-Orochi: “The Eight-Forked Serpent”

Asian Mythical Creatures·Mythical Creatures

An illustration of villagers cooperating, forest and river symbolizing unity, Nigerian folktale scene.

Stronger Together: 20 Nigerian Proverbs on Unity and Community

African Proverbs and Sayings·Proverbs

A Symbolic artwork of Nigerian proverbs on justice and truth, featuring balanced scales under sunlight, clear river paths, and shadowed hills, representing integrity and fairness. Includes ‘OldFolktales.com’ at bottom right.

The Path of Fairness: 100 Nigerian Proverbs on fairness

African Proverbs and Sayings·Proverbs

An illustration of a Nigerian farmer working under sunrise, symbolizing perseverance and success.

Sweat and Triumph: 125 Nigerian Proverbs on Hard Work and Success

African Proverbs and Sayings·Proverbs

An illustration of an elder teaching a youth by firelight, symbolizing wisdom and folly in a Nigerian folktale.

Paths of Light and Shadow: 100 Nigerian Proverbs on Wisdom and Folly

African Proverbs and Sayings·Proverbs

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