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Baba YagaKindnessKindness and resourcefulness are powerful shields against cruelty. Treating all living things with respect can lead to help in the most unexpected places.Grades 3–5Level 4
Badang the StrongmanHard workStrength is a gift that should be used for the benefit of others, and true greatness often begins with humble hard work and courage.Grades 2–4Level 4
Baiame the CreatorLiving in harmony with the land and upholding sacred laws ensures the survival and spiritual health of the community.Grades 2–4Level 4
Balaam's DonkeyHumilitySpiritual blindness can afflict even the most learned, and that humility is often closer to divine truth than pride.Grades 3–5Level 4
Baldur's DreamsEven the most powerful beings cannot escape the threads of fate, and seeking forbidden knowledge often brings only the burden of inevitable grief.Grades 3–5Level 5
Baldur's FuneralEven the most perfect and beloved beings cannot escape the hand of fate, and grief is a force that unites all of existence.Grades 5–8Level 5
Balor of the Evil EyeCruelty and isolation cannot prevent the fulfillment of destiny, and even the most overwhelming power possesses a hidden vulnerability.Grades 5–8Level 3
Bankei's Not BornPatienceOur true nature is pure and undisturbed; negative emotions are temporary constructs that we mistakenly identify as ourselves.Grades 3–5Level 3
Barlaam and JosaphatHumilityThe material world is fleeting and deceptive, and true peace is found only in spiritual devotion and the pursuit of eternal truth.Grades 5–8Level 4
Baron SamediDeath is the ultimate equalizer that ignores status or wealth, urging us to respect the cycle of life and live with purpose.Grades 5–8Level 4
Bastet's ProtectionVigilance and gentleness are powerful shields that preserve the sanctity and harmony of the home.Grades 2–4Level 4
Bawang Merah Bawang PutihKindnessKindness and humility lead to lasting rewards, while greed and malice eventually bring about one's own downfall.Grades 3–5Level 3

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Bathala Creates the WorldHarmony and balance between opposing forces are necessary for the creation and sustenance of life.Grades 2–4Level 4
Batraz the Steel HeroHumilityEven the most invincible power must be tempered by humility, as unchecked vengeance and pride can isolate even the greatest hero from the world they protect.Grades 5–8Level 5
Beauty and the BeastKindnessTrue beauty is found within the heart and soul, not in one's outward appearance.Grades 2–4Level 3
Bellerophon and the ChimeraHumilityGreat success should be met with humility rather than pride, as hubris leads to an inevitable and tragic fall from grace.Grades 3–5Level 4
Bellerophon and PegasusHumilityHubris is a hero's greatest enemy; arrogance and the overestimation of one's status lead to inevitable downfall.Grades 3–5Level 4
Bellerophon's FallHumilityHubris is a fatal flaw; even the greatest heroes must respect the boundaries between mortals and the divine.Grades 3–5Level 4
Beowulf and GrendelCourageTrue heroism is defined by the courage to face darkness and the selfless will to protect others from injustice.Grades 5–8Level 3
Beowulf and the DragonCourageTrue heroism is defined by a commitment to duty and the courage to face inevitable death for the sake of one's community.Grades 5–8Level 3
Beowulf and the Dragon (Detailed)CourageTrue heroism is defined by a sense of duty and the willingness to sacrifice oneself for the protection of others, regardless of the personal cost.Grades 5–8Level 3
Bernardo CarpioCourageTrue strength lies in the enduring spirit of resilience and the hope that, eventually, any weight of oppression can be overcome.Grades 3–5Level 4
Bhai Gurdas's WritingsHumilityTrue wisdom is found in humility and selfless service, where one's talents are used to elevate the divine message rather than seek personal fame.Grades 2–4Level 5
Betaal's Final QuestionClevernessTrue wisdom lies in discernment and being wary of those who offer rewards through the labor of others.Grades 5–8Level 3