The Queen of Sheba’s Wisdom Test
Long ago, in the magnificent kingdom of Ethiopia, there lived a queen whose fame had spread across the ancient world. […]
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The Magic Horse of Han Gan
Now, you must understand something rather peculiar about Han Gan before we begin this tale properly. He was not your
Timun Mas and the Green Giant
Deep in the emerald jungles of Java, where the morning mist clung to ancient trees like ghostly fingers, there lived
The Elephant and the Blind Men
Moral of the Story We each see only part of the truth; wisdom/” title=”More stories about wisdom”>wisdom comes from listening
The Tiger and the Persimmon
Moral of the Story Our fears are often based on misunderstanding, not reality Tradition: KOREAN Word Count: 587 Age Range:
The Five Suns – An Aztec Story of Rising and Falling for Kids
Moral of the Story Civilizations rise and fall, but wisdom passes from age to age Tradition: AZTEC Word Count: 587
Fionn and the Salmon of Knowledge – Wisdom Story for Kids Ages 6-12
Moral of the Story Sometimes the greatest gifts come through unexpected means Tradition: CELTIC Word Count: 587 Age Range: ages
The Hero Twins and the Ball Game
Moral of the Story Cleverness and teamwork can defeat even death itself Tradition: MAYAN Word Count: 587 Age Range: ages
Quetzalcoatl and the Gift of Maize
When Quetzalcoatl discovers his people starving, he transforms into a tiny ant to retrieve life-giving maize from inside a sealed mountain. Through hi…
Gilgamesh and the Cedar Forest
Now this is the tale of Gilgamesh the King, of Gilgamesh the Strong, of Gilgamesh the Mighty who ruled the
How Anansi Bought All the Stories – West African Wisdom Tale for Kids
Moral of the Story Knowledge should be shared, not hoarded Tradition: YORUBA Word Count: 982 Age Range: ages 6-12 Frequently
The Churning of the Ocean
Gods and demons work together to churn the cosmic ocean for the nectar of immortality, discovering that good and evil must cooperate for creation to h…
