The Taiwan Jingū (Grand Shrine of Taiwan) was chief among Taiwan’s 66 official Shinto shrines. What happened to it? Find out here!
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Island Folklore: Taiwanese Tales & Traditions
An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.
The Taiwan Jingū (Grand Shrine of Taiwan) was chief among Taiwan’s 66 official Shinto shrines. What happened to it? Find out here!
Read MoreThe Formosan Tiger features prominently in Taiwanese culture. Here are four examples!
Read MoreBehold, this is your definitive at-home siu-kiann guide for combating your child’s nightmares and mom’s sleep deprivation.
Read MoreThe ancient Chinese tale of the lady who became the Goddess of the Moon.
Read MoreFairies, genies and demons—Eurasian hinterlands are home to mythical beings, like Taiwan’s “mô-sîn-á.”
Read MoreMemories of martyrs help a struggling people find their identity in a brave new world.
Read MoreThis is the story of the evolution of Taiwan’s beloved Goddess of Mercy—how a Buddhist princely saint became a motherly deity for the Taiwanese.
Read MoreThe Sea Goddess has two loyal attendants who are “all eyes and ears.” This is their story.
Read MoreThe Sea Goddess is the protector of Taiwan. She was once a real person and this is her legend.
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