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Br'er Rabbit and the Briar PatchClevernessWit and cleverness are more powerful than physical strength, and reverse psychology can be a powerful tool for survival.Grades 2–4Level 1
Br'er Rabbit and the WellClevernessWit and quick thinking are more powerful than physical strength when facing a predicament.Grades 2–4Level 2
Br'er Rabbit and the Tar BabyClevernessNever let pride and temper lead you into a trap, and always use your wits to turn a disadvantage into an escape.Grades 3–5Level 2
Brer Rabbit Outsmarts Brer FoxClevernessWisdom and quick thinking are more powerful than physical strength; one can often turn a perceived disadvantage into an escape.Grades 3–5Level 3
Br'er Rabbit Tricks Br'er FoxClevernessIntelligence and quick thinking are more effective weapons than physical strength or deception.Grades 2–4Level 1
Br'er Rabbit's Laughing PlaceClevernessWit and cleverness are more powerful than brute strength, especially when used to turn an opponent's greed against them.Grades 2–4Level 2
Bricriu's FeastCourageTrue greatness is defined not by strength or boasts, but by the courage to face death with honor and keep one's word.Grades 5–8Level 5
Brigid's Sacred FlameTrue wisdom and creativity require constant nurturing and devotion to remain alive within the soul.Grades 2–4Level 5
Brigid the HealerKindnessTrue power lies in the ability to restore and nurture life rather than destroy it.Grades 2–4Level 4
Bunbuku Chagama the Magic Tea KettleKindnessActs of genuine kindness and compassion toward others, even animals, often return to us in the form of unexpected prosperity and friendship.Grades 2–4Level 3
Cadmus and the Dragon's TeethCourageTrue leadership and the birth of civilization require both the courage to face monstrous challenges and the wisdom to turn conflict into cooperation.Grades 5–8Level 4
Cadmus Founds ThebesCourageGreat achievements often require enduring immense loss and overcoming monstrous obstacles through divine wisdom and perseverance.Grades 5–8Level 4

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Cain and AbelUnchecked jealousy leads to irreparable destruction, and we each hold a sacred responsibility for the lives and well-being of our fellow human beings.Grades 5–8Level 2
Caipora the Forest SpiritGreedRespect for nature is essential, and greed will always lead to one's own downfall.Grades 2–4Level 4
Cantre'r Gwaelod the Sunken KingdomHard workNegligence in one’s duties can lead to irreversible catastrophe for an entire community.Grades 3–5Level 4
Cao Guojiu's RedemptionHumilityTrue nobility is found in the integrity of the heart and the courage to renounce worldly greed for spiritual truth.Grades 2–4Level 4
Caoilte's SpeedFriendshipLoyalty combined with the mastery of one's unique gifts can accomplish even the most impossible tasks.Grades 2–4Level 4
Casey JonesCourageTrue heroism is found in fulfilling one's duty and prioritizing the safety of others above one's own life.Grades 5–8Level 4
Cassandra's CurseHonestyThe story illustrates the tragic frustration of possessing the truth when others refuse to listen. It warns that ignoring foresight and wisdom out of convenience or prideGrades 5–8Level 5
Cassiopeia's VanityHumilityExcessive pride and vanity can bring suffering to the innocent and lead to eternal humiliation.Grades 3–5Level 4
Cerberus the GuardianTrue vigilance requires more than just strength; even the strongest defenses can be overcome by creativity, music, or unmatched perseverance.Grades 3–5Level 4
Ceridwen's CauldronTrue wisdom and inspiration cannot be manufactured or stolen; they are gifts of destiny that find their own vessel.Grades 5–8Level 3
Cernunnos the Horned GodTrue power and wisdom come from respecting the natural world and maintaining a harmonious balance between civilization and the wild.Grades 2–4Level 5
Chaac the Rain GodThe forces of nature are both destructive and creative, teaching us that power must be used to provide and sustain life.Grades 2–4Level 3