A mysterious, otherworldly guide leads unsuspecting Thao hunters to a new homeland.
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Island Folklore: Taiwanese Tales & Traditions
An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.
A mysterious, otherworldly guide leads unsuspecting Thao hunters to a new homeland.
Read MoreAs newcomers settled in Taiwan, they faced the terror of the island’s notorious headhunters.
Read MoreMemories of martyrs help a struggling people find their identity in a brave new world.
Read MoreThis “hill song” records memories of the first Hakkas arriving in Taiwan in the 1600s.
Read MoreThe history and activities of the popular festival that marks the coming of summer in Taiwan!
Read MoreThe Sea Goddess is the protector of Taiwan. She was once a real person and this is her legend.
Read MoreThis is the legendary tale of a petty criminal who became an outlaw and a folk hero in Taiwan.
Read MoreIn the late 1600s, the pirate king, Koxinga, ruled over the island of Taiwan. Today, he is a Taiwanese folk hero and this is his story.
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