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This is the legendary tale of a petty criminal who became an outlaw and a folk hero in Taiwan.
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The Atayal are an ancient Austronesian tribe indigenous to Taiwan. This is their origin story.
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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.
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Why do roosters crow? Why do stags have antlers? Why are dogs good deer-hunting companions?
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From a children’s tale: On the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year, the mice welcome their brides.
Island Folklore: Taiwanese Tales & Traditions
An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.