Island Folklore: Taiwanese Tales & Traditions

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

Category: Folktale

Folktales are stories passed down through generations, usually through word of mouth, within a community or culture. These stories originate in popular culture and contain a society’s memories, ideals and philosophies.

  • Seventh Eve

    Seventh Eve

    Island Folklore
    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

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

  • Fireflies

    Fireflies

    Island Folklore
    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

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

  • Our Lady’s Child?

    Our Lady’s Child?

    Island Folklore
    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

    Take a guess: Is this a German fairy tale? Or is it a Taiwanese folktale? Explore the secret behind stories from opposite sides of the earth.

  • The Rooster’s Crow

    The Rooster’s Crow

    Island Folklore
    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

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

  • The Mouse’s Bride

    The Mouse’s Bride

    Island Folklore
    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

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