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Parchment-style illustration of a fox and wolf at a moonlit well in a Lebanese folktale scene.

The Wolf and the Fox: A Lebanese Animal Folktale

Western Asian Folktales·Asian Folktales

Parchment-style illustration of the liar speaking before the Sultan in a Lebanese folktale scene.

The Man Who Was a Liar and the Man Who Was Truthful: A Lebanese Folktale of Cunning and Consequence

Western Asian Folktales·Asian Folktales

Lady Meng Jiang weeping as the Great Wall crumbles, Northern Chinese folklore.

Lady Meng Jiang

East Asian Folktales·Asian Folktales

Parchment-style illustration of Sami revealing his disguise in a Syrian folktale market scene.

The Boy in Girl’s Dress: A Syrian Folktale of Clever Disguise

Western Asian Folktales·Asian Folktales

The scholar watching a demon reveal itself beneath painted human skin, Chinese folklore.

The Painted Skin

East Asian Folktales·Asian Folktales

Sun Wukong on a clouded peak with his staff, Chinese folklore.

The Monkey King (Sun Wukong)

East Asian Folktales·Asian Folktales

Parchment-style artwork of a Syrian parent and seven sons united against danger.

Father of Seven Sons: A Syrian Folktale

Western Asian Folktales·Asian Folktales

Sepia-toned parchment-style illustration depicting the Malay legend of Badang the Strongman. On the right, Badang crouches in a powerful stance, gripping a parang (Malay machete) in one hand while pulling down the tangled beard of a monstrous hantu air (water demon) with the other. The demon emerges from swirling river waters, its tusks protruding, eyes glowing fiercely, and clawed hands reaching outward in desperation. Fish bones and scales scatter around the traps at the riverbank, symbolizing the stolen catch. Mist curls above the water, jungle foliage frames the scene, and stormy clouds loom overhead. “OldFolktales.com” is inscribed at the bottom right corner.

Badang the Strongman: The Ancient Legend Behind Singapore\’s Mysterious Stone

Southeast Asian Folktales

Sepia-toned parchment-style illustration depicting the Vietnamese legend of Sơn Tinh and Thủy Tinh. On the left, Sơn Tinh, the Mountain God, stands atop jagged peaks with arms raised, commanding the earth. On the right, Thủy Tinh, the Sea God, emerges from crashing waves, wielding a curved sword and roaring in fury. Between them, Princess Mỵ Nương sits calmly inside an ornate palanquin, carried away from the conflict. The background features swirling clouds, rising mountains, and turbulent seas. “OldFolktales.com” is inscribed at the bottom right corner

Sơn Tinh and Thủy Tinh: The Vietnamese Gods Who Battle Over Love

Southeast Asian Folktales

sepia-toned parchment illustration of Phra Mae Thorani’s divine intervention is ready. It captures the Earth Goddess rising from beneath the Bodhi Tree, wringing torrents of sacred water from her hair to wash away Mara’s demonic army, while the Buddha sits in serene meditation. At the bottom right, the inscription OldFolktales.com is included.

Phra Mae Thorani: The Protector Who Defeated Mara

Southeast Asian Folktales

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