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The Formosan Tiger: Taiwan's Big-Cat Folklore and History
History Japonic Sinitic TraditionJuly 2, 2020June 9, 2020

The Formosan Tiger: Taiwan’s Big-Cat Folklore and History

The Formosan Tiger features prominently in Taiwanese culture. Here are four examples!

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Demon Birds and Fine Ceramics
Legend Mythology SiniticMarch 28, 2019February 28, 2020

Demon Birds and Fine Ceramics

What do a giant stone demon bird and fine ceramics have in common? Both are found in a quiet, scenic town near the Taiwanese capital!

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The Great Race
Folktale Mythology Sinitic TraditionMarch 1, 2018February 28, 2020

The Great Race

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

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Bear and Leopard
Austronesian Folktale MythologyJune 29, 2017February 28, 2020

Bear and Leopard

Black Bears and Clouded Leopards were not always black and spotted. This is their tale.

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The Rooster's Crow
Austronesian Folktale MythologyDecember 1, 2016February 28, 2020

The Rooster’s Crow

Why do roosters crow? Why do stags have antlers? Why are dogs good deer-hunting companions?

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The Mouse's Bride
Folktale Sinitic TraditionDecember 1, 2016February 28, 2020

The 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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