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Parchment-style illustration of a mother scattering rice to ward off a Soucouyant fireball, a protective scene from Trinidadian vampire folklore.

The Soucouyant: A Vampire Legend from Trinidad

Caribbean Folktales

A child friendly illustration of a fox and a king lion inspired by the story of the man who never lied.

Mamad the Honest Man

Folklore Studies·World Folklore

Parchment-style art of Anansi pleading before the figure of Death in a solemn Jamaican folktale scene.

Anansi Makes a Bargain with Death: A Jamaican Tale of Life and Loss

Caribbean Folktales

Parchment-style illustration of the fiery-eyed Rolling Calf ghost at a Jamaican crossroads in a folklore scene.

The Rolling Calf: A Ghost Story from Jamaica

Caribbean Folktales

Sepia-toned illustration on aged rice parchment depicting a hyena awkwardly perched atop a rock, mimicking a lion’s regal pose. The hyena’s scraggly fur and sloping back contrast with the majestic lion walking confidently in the background. A monkey nearby glances back with amusement. The landscape features acacia trees, grazing animals, and distant Ethiopian highland mountains. Birds, including an eagle, soar overhead. The scene captures the hyena’s failed attempts at imitation and the natural dignity of other animals. “OldFolktales.com” is inscribed at the bottom right.

The Hyena Who Wanted Praise: An Highland Tale of False Ambition and True Character

Andean Highland Folktales

Sepia-toned illustration on aged rice parchment depicting two Ethiopian shepherds in the highlands. On the left, a younger shepherd sits on a rock, intensely focused as he marks tally lines on a wooden tablet, surrounded by sheep with dull wool and tired eyes. On the right, an older shepherd stands calmly with a staff, observing his smaller flock grazing on golden grass. He gently touches a sheep that stands apart, showing concern. The background features dramatic plateaus, distant juniper trees, and a sky transitioning from clear to stormy over the younger shepherd’s side. “OldFolktales.com” is inscribed at the bottom right.

The Shepherd Who Counted Too Much: An Highland Tale of Obsession and Wisdom

Andean Highland Folktales

Sepia-toned illustration on aged rice parchment depicting a young girl in traditional Andean clothing caught in a storm on a sacred mountain. She stands with wind-swept hair and a fearful expression, one hand raised and the other pressed to her chest. Behind her, a stone altar with ritual objects and a cloaked figure evoke reverence. Towering peaks and swirling clouds dominate the background, with lightning striking dramatically. The scene captures her transformation from skeptic to ritual keeper. “OldFolktales.com” is inscribed at the bottom right.

The Girl Who Laughed at the Mountains: An Aymara Tale from the Andean Highlands

Andean Highland Folktales

Parchment-style art of Anansi stuck in a fence, caught stealing plantains in a Jamaican folktale.

Dry-Head and the Plantains: A Jamaican Tale of Greed

Caribbean Folktales

Colorful illustration for a children’s story titled Tiny Turtle, Big Heart. A small green turtle holding a large carrot smiles at two friendly, spotted dogs. Behind them, an elderly man with a white beard drives a horse-drawn cart filled with goods along a flower-lined dirt path. The scene is bright, cheerful, and playful, capturing a warm, storybook atmosphere.

The Jackal and the Wolf

Folklore Studies·World Folklore

Parchment-style illustration of Tacoma stuck to a tar-baby under a magic banana tree in a Jamaican folktale.

Tacoma and the Magic Bananas: A Cautionary Tale from Jamaica

Caribbean Folktales

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