A short, tragic tale that tells of how fireflies came to be and how they got their name.
Read MoreThe Silent Maiden
The Sea Goddess is the protector of Taiwan. She was once a real person and this is her legend.
Read MoreOur Lady’s Child?
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.
Read MoreA Tale of Two Cities
“Three-eight” is both the date of International Women’s Day (March 8) and a very common Taiwanese expression or tease. What’s the connection? Find out here!
Read MoreMatriarch
In the ancient homeland of the Amis and Puyuma peoples on Taiwan’s Pacific coast, women once ruled. Learn about these traditional matriarchal societies!
Read MoreDwarves Who Fell
From pygmies to dwarves, legends of “little folk” exist all over the world, including Taiwan.
Read MorePaiwan Origin Myths
The Paiwan people have many origin myths. Here is a sampling of these Paiwan origin tales.
Read MoreA Robin Hood Tale
This is the legendary tale of a petty criminal who became an outlaw and a folk hero in Taiwan.
Read MoreTattooed Faces
The Atayal are an ancient Austronesian tribe indigenous to Taiwan. This is their origin story.
Read MoreThe Pirate King
In 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.
Read MoreThe Rooster’s Crow
Why do roosters crow? Why do stags have antlers? Why are dogs good deer-hunting companions?
Read MoreThe Mouse’s Bride
From a children’s tale: On the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year, the mice welcome their brides.
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