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Parchment-style artwork of the poor man at the bridge in Istanbul from the Lebanese folktale.

The Dream: Lebanese Folktale of a Hidden Treasure

Western Asian Folktales·Asian Folktales

Parchment-style illustration of a crow and a cat, showing wisdom and respect, Sri Lankan folktale scene.

The Cat and the Cock: Sri Lankan Folktale Teaching Lessons on Respect and Cooperation

Asian Folktales·South & Central Asian Folktales

Parchment-style illustration of a jackal, crow, and tortoise outwitting a hunter in a Sri Lankan folktale.

The Three Friends: Sri Lankan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Friendship and Cleverness

Asian Folktales·South & Central Asian Folktales

Parchment-style illustration of the Lion and Jackal at the Buffalo carcass in a Sinhalese folktale.

The Lion and the Jackal: A Sri Lankan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Clever Survival and Wisdom

Asian Folktales·South & Central Asian Folktales

Parchment-style illustration of the Frog Prince transforming in a Sinhalese folktale scene.

The Frog Prince: A Sri Lankan Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Humility and Inner Worth

Asian Folktales·South & Central Asian Folktales

An artwork of the Albanian snake-child shedding skin, princess beside him, Albanian folktale scene.

The Snake-Child: Albanian Folktale

Southeastern European Folktales·Albanian Folktales

An illustration of Zjerma and Handa facing the seven-headed dragon, Albanian folktale scene.

The Albanian Tale of the Heroic Twin

Southeastern European Folktales·Albanian Folktales

Sepia-toned illustration on aged parchment showing a dramatic scene from a Thai folktale. On the left, a fierce multi-headed Naga serpent rises from stormy waters, its central head crowned with curved horns and bared fangs. In the center, a Naga princess in human form stands protectively with one arm extended toward the serpent, her expression resolute. She wears a traditional patterned pha sin and has long flowing hair. On the right, a kneeling prince in ornate royal attire and headpiece clasps his hands in prayer, eyes closed, leaning into the princess’s embrace. Behind them, waves crash and clouds swirl ominously. “OldFolktales.com” is inscribed in the bottom right corner.

The Naga King of Nong Han Kumphawapi: A Thai Legend of Forbidden Love

Southeast Asian Folktales

Sepia-toned illustration on aged parchment showing Sang Nila Utama, a Srivijayan prince, standing on a rocky shore facing a majestic lion. The prince wears ornate royal robes and a crown, with one hand extended toward the lion in a gesture of awe and recognition. Behind him, three traditional Malay ships sail on calm waters under a cloudy sky. A bird soars above the lion, and a tree-covered island with rolling hills appears in the distance. “OldFolktales.com” is inscribed in the bottom right corner.

The Lion City Legend: How Prince Sang Nila Utama Founded Singapore

Southeast Asian Folktales

sepia-toned parchment-style illustration of Malakas and Maganda . It captures the breathtaking moment when the primordial bamboo splits open on the island’s shore, releasing the first man and woman into a world newly born from the clash of Sky and Sea. The majestic bird circles above them in blessing, while Langit and Dagat swirl in the background. The inscription OldFolktales.com appears at the bottom right

The Bamboo Birth: How the First Filipinos Emerged in Tagalog Legend

Southeast Asian Folktales

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