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Imhotep the WiseClevernessTrue wisdom lies in honoring the past and seeking knowledge through study and devotion to serve the common good.Grades 3–5Level 5
Imprisoned Under Five Elements MountainHumilityTrue wisdom and power surpass brute strength and arrogance; no one can escape the consequences of their actions when they defy the natural order.Grades 3–5Level 4
Inanna and DumuziEvery gain requires a sacrifice, and true balance in the universe is maintained through the cycle of loss and renewal.Grades 5–8Level 4
Inanna's Descent to the UnderworldTrue power is stripped away in the face of death, and one must undergo a complete loss of ego to achieve rebirth. It also teaches that loyalty is tested in our absence.Grades 5–8Level 4
Inanna's DescentTrue transformation and wisdom require the shedding of the ego and the acceptance of life’s cycles of loss and renewal.Grades 5–8Level 4
Indra and VritraKindnessTrue power is born from selfless sacrifice, and cosmic order can only be restored when individual ego is set aside for the greater good.Grades 5–8Level 4
Indra Slays VritraKindnessSelfless sacrifice and unwavering courage are the keys to overcoming massive obstacles and restoring order to the world.Grades 5–8Level 5
Iron HansHumilityTrue maturity and success come from humility, hard work, and the courage to face trials outside of one's comfort zone.Grades 3–5Level 3
Isa and the Clay BirdsTrue power belongs only to God, and miracles serve as signs to strengthen our faith and recognize His presence.Grades 2–4Level 4
Isis and the Secret Name of RaClevernessTrue power lies in knowledge and the mastery of language; even the strongest can be humbled by those who possess wisdom and strategic patience.Grades 3–5Level 3
Isis and the Seven ScorpionsKindnessCompassion and humility are greater than wealth, and true divinity is found in showing mercy even to those who have wronged us.Grades 3–5Level 4
Isis Resurrects OsirisHard workDevotion and love are forces more powerful than death, capable of restoring order from chaos and ensuring that life persists in new forms.Grades 5–8Level 4

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Issun-boshi the One-Inch BoyCourageTrue strength and bravery are not determined by one's physical size, but by the greatness of one's spirit and character.Grades 2–4Level 3
It Could Always Be WorseHappiness is often a matter of perspective; when we stop focusing on what we lack, we realize how much we actually have.Grades 2–4Level 1
Ivan and the Grey WolfFriendshipTrue success comes from loyalty, humility, and the wisdom to listen to those who offer guidance.Grades 3–5Level 4
Ixchel the Moon GoddessCourageTrue power and peace are found when one has the courage to leave a toxic cycle and embrace their own independent destiny.Grades 3–5Level 4
Izanagi and Izanami Create JapanSuccess and harmony require balance, mutual respect, and the proper observance of order and tradition.Grades 3–5Level 5
Jack and the Bean TreeClevernessFortune favors the bold and the resourceful, especially those who can think on their feet in the face of overwhelming odds.Grades 2–4Level 2
Jack and the BeanstalkCourageFortune often favors the bold and those who take risks, though one must be prepared to face the consequences of their actions.Grades 2–4Level 2
Izanagi in YomiRespect the boundaries of the dead and understand that some promises, once broken, can never be mended.Grades 5–8Level 4
Jack and the North West WindFairnessJustice favors the persistent, but one must always be prepared to protect their hard-earned rewards from those who would steal them.Grades 2–4Level 2
Jack and the Three SilliesClevernessIt is easy to find fault in others, but folly is universal; we should learn to laugh at life's absurdities rather than let them overwhelm us.Grades 2–4Level 2
Jack the Giant KillerClevernessWit, intelligence, and preparation are far more effective weapons against overwhelming odds than brute force alone.Grades 3–5Level 4
Jacob and EsauHonestyOur impulsive choices can have lasting consequences, but no betrayal is too deep to be healed by the power of genuine forgiveness and reconciliation.Grades 3–5Level 3