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Hermes and ArgusClevernessCunning and wit can overcome even the most formidable and watchful defenses.Grades 3–5Level 4
Hermes and the Cattle of ApolloClevernessWit and creativity can resolve even the deepest conflicts and turn a potential enemy into a lifelong ally.Grades 2–4Level 4
Hermes and the LyreClevernessWit and creativity can resolve even the deepest conflicts and turn an enemy into a friend.Grades 2–4Level 4
Hermod's Ride to HelCourageGrief is a universal debt that cannot be bargained away, and even the greatest efforts can be thwarted by a single act of malice.Grades 3–5Level 4
Heungbu and NolbuKindnessKindness offered without expectation brings true fortune, while greed and cruelty inevitably lead to self-destruction.Grades 2–4Level 3
Hestia and the HearthHumilityTrue power lies not in status or conflict, but in the quiet service that maintains harmony and the warmth of home.Grades 3–5Level 5
Hiawatha and the PeacemakerFriendshipTrue strength is found in unity and peace, and even the most deep-seated hatred can be healed through reason and forgiveness.Grades 3–5Level 5
High John the ConquerorClevernessThe power of the human spirit, fueled by hope and laughter, can overcome even the most oppressive circumstances.Grades 5–8Level 4
Hillel and the ConvertKindnessThe essence of spiritual life is empathy and kindness toward others; everything else is a detail meant to support that goal.Grades 3–5Level 4
Hinemoa and TutanekaiCourageTrue love knows no boundaries and can overcome even the most daunting physical and social obstacles through courage and determination.Grades 2–4Level 4
Hiranyakashipu and PrahladaCourageUnwavering faith and righteousness will always triumph over arrogance and evil, no matter how powerful the oppressor seems.Grades 5–8Level 5
Hoichi the EarlessEven the smallest oversight in a grand plan can lead to significant consequences, and spiritual protection requires complete devotion.Grades 5–8Level 4

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Honi the Circle MakerPatienceThe story teaches the power of persistent, sincere prayer and the unique, intimate relationship between the righteous and the Divine.Grades 3–5Level 3
Horatius at the BridgeCourageTrue heroism lies in the willingness to sacrifice oneself for the safety and liberty of one's community.Grades 3–5Level 4
Horus and Set's ContestFairnessRighteousness and persistence will eventually overcome chaos and deception, ensuring that justice is served.Grades 3–5Level 4
Houyi Shoots the SunsCourageGreat skill and power are most noble when used to protect others and restore balance to the world.Grades 2–4Level 3
Horus the AvengerFairnessJustice and truth will eventually triumph over chaos and deception through perseverance and courage.Grades 3–5Level 5
How Anansi Got Eight Thin LegsGreedGreed often leads to unintended consequences, and trying to have everything at once can leave you with nothing but trouble.Grades 2–4Level 3
How Chipmunk Got His StripesHumilityIt is unwise to brag about power you do not have, and equally foolish to mock others for their failures.Grades 2–4Level 2
How Death Came to the WorldThe permanence of our fate is often decided by the urgency of our actions and the consequences of delay.Grades 3–5Level 3
How Fire Came to the IslandsClevernessPersistence and resourcefulness can bring light to the world, and nature often hides its greatest treasures in the simplest of forms.Grades 2–4Level 4
How Fire Was Given to ManCourageResourcefulness and courage in the pursuit of knowledge can transform the world for the better.Grades 2–4Level 3
How Fire Was StolenClevernessTrue power and resources should be shared for the common good rather than hoarded for personal gain.Grades 2–4Level 3
How Ijapa the Tortoise Got His ShellGreedGreed and trickery often lead to one's own downfall, and how we treat others eventually comes back to us.Grades 2–4Level 3