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Ekeko: The Andean God of Abundance

October 27, 2025

High in the windswept plains of the Andean Altiplano, where the air grows thin and cold, where the sky stretches endlessly and blue above stark landscapes of tough grasses and hardy shrubs, there existed a village that knew the meaning of hardship. The people who made their lives in this unforgiving place were descendants of the Aymara, strong folk who

An illustration of two Mayan brothers becoming the Sun and Moon, Yucatec Maya folktale scene.

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The Origin of the Sun and the Moon: A Mayan Tale of Light and Rivalry

Long ago, before the world knew the touch of dawn or the breath of dusk, the heavens were shrouded in endless darkness. The forests slept in shadow, the rivers glimmered without reflection, and no creature knew the warmth of light. In this eternal night, the gods gathered in council to

An illustration of a vigilant toad by a well at night, Afro-Cuban folktale scene.

The Watchful Toad: An Afro-Cuban Folktale

In the heart of old Cuba, when the world still whispered with

A glowing stones singing in a moonlit Quebec river, French-Canadian folktale scene.

The Singing Stones of Charlevoix

In the Charlevoix region of Quebec, where hills roll gently toward the

Sepia-toned illustration on aged parchment showing a lone gaucho rider on a gray horse emerging from thick fog on the Uruguayan pampas at night. The rider’s face is hidden beneath a wide-brimmed hat and poncho, while endless grass fades into mist around him, creating an eerie, silent atmosphere of loss and wandering. “OldFolktales.com” is inscribed in the bottom right corner.

The Wandering Gaucho Ghost: A Haunting Tale from Uruguay’s Pampas

January 6, 2026

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The pampas stretched endlessly under the enormous Uruguayan sky, a sea of golden grass that rolled and whispered with every breath of wind. In the small estancias scattered across this vast landscape, gauchos gathered around flickering fires at night, their weathered faces glowing orange in the darkness. They shared stories

Parchment-style illustration of a clever donkey aiding villagers, Mexican rural folktale scene.

The Tale of the Clever Donkey: Mexican Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Ingenuity and Humility

December 29, 2025

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In a small rural village in Mexico, where dirt paths wound between adobe homes and fields of maize stretched toward the hills, there lived a farmer who owned a humble donkey. The animal was gray, long-eared, and patient, the kind of creature people passed without a second glance. To most

An Inuit winter camp with a sacred drum, Arctic Canada folklore.

The Silent Drum of the Winter Camp

December 26, 2025

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In the far reaches of Arctic Canada, where winter stretched endlessly and the sun barely lifted above the horizon, life was a careful balance of endurance, skill, and cooperation. Among the Inuit, it was said that the survival of the group relied not only on hunting and shelter but on

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Ekeko: The Andean God of Abundance

The Origin of the Sun and the Moon: A Mayan Tale of Light and Rivalry

The Watchful Toad: An Afro-Cuban Folktale

The Singing Stones of Charlevoix

The Wandering Gaucho Ghost: A Haunting Tale from Uruguay’s Pampas

The Tale of the Clever Donkey: Mexican Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Ingenuity and Humility

The Silent Drum of the Winter Camp

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