Island Folklore

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

Series VI

Island Folklore presents some of the oldest Chinese folktales and myths popular in Taiwan.

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.

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

As newcomers settled in Taiwan, they faced the terror of the island’s notorious headhunters.

Taiwan’s indigenous cultures take centre stage in this series of Island Folklore!