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Folktale Legend Mythology Sinitic TraditionSeptember 20, 2018September 19, 2018

The Bunny Girl

The ancient Chinese tale of the lady who became the Goddess of the Moon.

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Folktale History Legend Mythology SiniticJuly 12, 2018July 27, 2019

Ice Jelly

A refreshing treat that brings an icy coolness to Taiwan’s sub-tropical summer heat.

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Folktale Mythology SiniticApril 26, 2018January 15, 2019

The Food Taster

The story of a chieftain who died to give his people lifesaving knowledge.

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Folktale Mythology SiniticApril 12, 2018January 15, 2019

Fire and Water

A catastrophic battle between two elements forces the Mother Goddess to take action.

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Folktale Mythology SiniticMarch 29, 2018January 15, 2019

The Mother Goddess

The story of the mother goddess who created the first humans.

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Folktale Mythology SiniticMarch 15, 2018January 15, 2019

In the Beginning

The tale of the giant born at the beginning of time and subsequently shaped the world.

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Folktale Mythology Sinitic TraditionMarch 1, 2018December 8, 2019

The Great Race

A race that determined the 12 signs of the zodiac and forever pitted cats against mice.

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Folktale Indigenous Legend MythologyJanuary 18, 2018January 15, 2019

The White Stag

A mysterious, otherworldly guide leads unsuspecting Thao hunters to a new homeland.

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Folktale Indigenous MythologyJanuary 4, 2018January 15, 2019

Sun Moon Lake

The indigenous folktale on the origin of the name of Taiwan’s beautiful Sun Moon Lake.

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Folktale Indigenous MythologyDecember 21, 2017January 15, 2019

Sundown

An ancient Atayal tale that tells of two suns in the sky and the hero who shot one down.

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Folktale SiniticOctober 19, 2017January 15, 2019

The Ghost and the Fisherman

Ghost stories are not always scary. This is one characterized by joy, friendship and kindness.

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Folktale SiniticOctober 5, 2017January 15, 2019

Under the Hala Tree (II)

Part II of the tragic, bloody tale of the Lady of the Hala Trees.

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Folktale SiniticSeptember 21, 2017January 15, 2019

Under the Hala Tree (I)

Beneath the Hala Tree, a tragic maiden’s spirit lingers. This is her tale.

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Folktale History Legend SiniticJuly 27, 2017July 27, 2019

Martyrs

Memories of martyrs help a struggling people find their identity in a brave new world.

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Folktale Indigenous MythologyJune 29, 2017January 15, 2019

Bear and Leopard

Black Bears and Clouded Leopards were not always black and spotted. This is their tale.

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Folktale Mythology Sinitic TraditionJune 15, 2017January 15, 2019

Seventh Eve

A love story—once each year, two stars cross the “Silver River” for a long-awaited reunion.

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