Island Folklore: Taiwanese Tales & Traditions

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

Category: Mythology

The primary function of mythology is to provide explanations for certain natural or social phenomena. These traditional stories typically feature supernatural beings or occurrences and can concern a people’s early history or origin.

  • The Bunny Girl

    The Bunny Girl

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

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

  • Ice Jelly

    Ice Jelly

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

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

  • The Food Taster

    The Food Taster

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

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

  • Fire and Water

    Fire and Water

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

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

  • The Mother Goddess

    The Mother Goddess

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

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

  • In the Beginning

    In the Beginning

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

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

  • The Great Race

    The Great Race

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

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

  • The White Stag

    The White Stag

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    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.

  • Sun Moon Lake

    Sun Moon Lake

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

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

  • Sundown

    Sundown

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

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