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An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, legends, myths and traditions.

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Chinese Folktale19 October 201715 January 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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Chinese Folktale5 October 201715 January 2019

Under the Hala Tree (II)

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

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Chinese Folktale21 September 201715 January 2019

Under the Hala Tree (I)

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

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Chinese Folktale Legend27 July 201724 January 2019

Martyrs

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

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Austronesian Folktale Mythology29 June 201715 January 2019

Bear and Leopard

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

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Chinese Folktale Mythology Tradition15 June 201715 January 2019

Seventh Eve

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

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Chinese Folktale Mythology30 March 201715 January 2019

Fireflies

A short, tragic tale that tells of how fireflies came to be and how they got their name.

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Austronesian Folktale Tradition16 March 201715 January 2019

Our Lady’s Child?

Take a guess: Is this a German fairytale? Or is it a Taiwanese folktale?

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Austronesian Folktale Mythology1 December 201615 January 2019

The Rooster’s Crow

Why do roosters crow? Why do stags have antlers? Why are dogs good deer-hunting companions?

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Chinese Folktale Tradition1 December 201615 January 2019

The Mouse’s Bride

From a children’s tale: On the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year, the mice welcome their brides.

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