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November 2025 - Page 96

Illustration of Ambat defeating Nevinbimbaau, the ogress of Malekula Island, In a dense tropical forest clearing.

Ambat and the Ogress Nevinbimbaau

Melanesian Folktales·Vanuatu Folktales

Illustration of an elderly Melanesian man planting the first yam vine: The man kneels on rich, reddish-brown soil in a lush tropical landscape, gently pressing a leafy green vine into the earth. His weathered skin and gray-streaked hair reflect age and wisdom.

The Old Man and the Yam

Melanesian Folktales·Vanuatu Folktales

An artwork of a Polish peasant summoning his bride from the storm, Polish folktale scene.

The Whirlwind Bride | Polish Folktale

Eastern European & Slavic Folktales·Polish Folktales

An artwork of the youngest brother carried by eagles toward the Queen of the Air, Polish folktale scene.

The Eagles and the Golden Apple: Polish Folktale

Polish Folktales·Eastern European & Slavic Folktales

A parchment-style illustration of the Banks Islands legend “The Tale of the Talamaur,” showing a crouching man binding himself to a ghostly spirit rising above two sleeping villagers, rendered in earthy reds and browns against a coastal backdrop.

Talamaur, The Spirit Master

Vanuatu Folktales·Melanesian Folktales

ChatGPT said: A parchment-style illustration of the Vanuatu legend “Qasavara the Giant,” showing Qat drumming on the red earth as a towering giant with shark-like teeth reaches for fleeing men climbing a bending casuarina tree that bridges to another island beneath an orange sky and blue sea.

Qasavara the Giant

Melanesian Folktales·Vanuatu Folktales

A parchment-style illustration of Qat, the Great Maker from Vanuatu legend, beating a drum to awaken wooden figures into life on a red earth shore, with a glowing orange sun above the ocean and a dracaena tree nearby.

Qat and the Beginning of the World

Melanesian Folktales·Vanuatu Folktales

An artwork of Prince Hero freeing Princess Miranda from her crystal tower, Polish folktale scene.

Princess Miranda and Prince Hero: Polish Folktale

Eastern European & Slavic Folktales·Polish Folktales

An illustration of Pania, the sea maiden, returning to the ocean near Napier, Māori folktale scene.

The Tale of Pania of the Reef: The Sea Maiden of Napier

Māori Folktales (New Zealand)·Polynesian Folktales

An illustration of Tinirau’s sacred dolphin Tutunui and Kae’s betrayal, Māori folktale of New Zealand.

The Story of Tinirau and Kae: The Sacred Dolphin

Polynesian Folktales·Māori Folktales (New Zealand)

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