It is all about the World’s Myths, Gods, and Timeless Traditions
OldFolklore.com, publishing as OldFolklore, is a global digital archive dedicated to preserving the stories that shaped humanity — the myths of gods and heroes, the voices of spirits and ancestors, and the wisdom of rituals and traditions from every corner of the world.
Our mission is to collect, curate, and retell the timeless narratives that define our shared cultural heritage. From ancient temples to mountain villages, from ocean islands to royal courts, OldFolklore.com brings together the imagination and wisdom of civilizations past, ensuring their stories continue to inspire generations to come.
We believe folklore is not merely history – it is living memory, carrying the lessons, humor, and mysteries that define humanity’s journey.
What We Do
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Collect and curate folklore, Gods & Deities, Epic Heroes, Spirits & Demons, Proverbs, Rituals & Traditions, Myths & Legends, and Mythical Creatures from all continents and cultures.
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Retell each story in accessible, captivating language while preserving its authenticity and cultural essence.
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Credit the origins and storytellers, honoring the regions, tribes, and traditions behind every myth and legend.
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Add moral lessons, reflections, and educational insights to make stories meaningful for classrooms, researchers, and lifelong learners.
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Create visual and multimedia content, including illustrated tales, narrated audio, and cultural videos that bring ancient worlds to life.
Why It Matters
For centuries, folklore has been humanity’s universal language – a way to explain creation, celebrate courage, teach morality, and share wisdom. Every myth and ritual tells us something about the people who first imagined it, and about ourselves.
At OldFolklore.com, we believe these stories must never fade. They are the echoes of civilizations that lived, dreamed, and questioned the same mysteries we do today. Whether it is a thunder god from Asia, a trickster spirit from Africa, a sea maiden from Oceania, or a forest hero from Europe, every tale is a reflection of the human spirit.
OldFolklore exists to preserve these voices, making ancient knowledge accessible to modern audiences and ensuring that cultural heritage remains alive, respected, and shared.
Who We Are
OldFolklore.com (OldFolklore) is a flagship project by Historical Nigeria & Legacy Limited, a cultural preservation company dedicated to safeguarding global storytelling through research, education, and digital creativity.
Our growing family of folklore archives includes:
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FolktalesAfrica.com (Folktales.africa) — celebrating Africa’s oral traditions and ancestral storytelling.
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FolktalesAmerica.com — retelling myths, legends, and folktales from North, Central, and South America.
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🇺🇸 UsFolktales.com — preserving regional and historical stories from across the United States.
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OceanianFolktales.com — honoring the creation stories, sea spirits, and oral traditions of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia.
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AsianFolktales.com — exploring Asia’s gods, spirits, and mythical creatures from Japan to India.
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EuropeanFolktales.com — curating Europe’s legendary tales, heroic epics, and medieval myths.
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OldFolktales.com — dedicated to classic folktales and oral narratives from every region of the world.
Together, these platforms form a global folklore preservation network, designed to unite humanity’s mythic heritage under one living digital library.
OldFolklore.com is more than a website – it is a living museum of human imagination, a bridge between worlds, where myths breathe, heroes rise, gods speak, and the wisdom of ages continues to guide us.