Island Folklore

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

Fire and Water

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

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

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

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

The story of an old Taiwanese chieftain who dared to march against the Empire of Japan.

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

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