Taiwan’s Bunun people are an indigenous Formosan nation of famed warriors and skilled hunters.
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Island Folklore: Taiwanese Tales & Traditions
An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.
Taiwan’s Bunun people are an indigenous Formosan nation of famed warriors and skilled hunters.
Read MoreWhat do a giant stone demon bird and fine ceramics have in common? Both are found in a quiet, scenic town near the Taiwanese capital!
Read MoreThe story of an old Taiwanese chieftain who dared to march against the Empire of Japan.
Read MoreThe Sea Goddess is the protector of Taiwan. She was once a real person and this is her legend.
Read MoreThis is the legendary tale of a petty criminal who became an outlaw and a folk hero in Taiwan.
Read MoreIn 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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