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Oshun Goddess of LoveFairnessTrue harmony and success can only be achieved when the feminine principle is respected and included alongside the masculine.Grades 2–4Level 4
Osiris Judge of the DeadHonestyOne's actions and integrity during life are the only true currency that matters in the end.Grades 3–5Level 5
Our Lady of GuadalupeHumilityFaith and dignity are granted to all regardless of status, teaching that the humble are often chosen to carry the most profound truths.Grades 2–4Level 4
Osiris Isis and SetFairnessGoodness and love are more powerful than death, and justice will eventually restore order from the depths of chaos.Grades 5–8Level 5
Padmasambhava Tames the DemonsKindnessTrue power lies not in destroying your enemies, but in transforming their negative energy into a force for good.Grades 3–5Level 5
Palamedes the CleverClevernessBrilliance and honesty are noble traits, but they can be dangerous when they wound the pride of powerful and vengeful people.Grades 5–8Level 4
Pandora's BoxUnchecked curiosity can bring great misfortune, but hope remains the ultimate consolation for human suffering.Grades 2–4Level 4
Palmerin of EnglandCourageTrue nobility and virtue are inherent traits that will eventually manifest themselves, regardless of one's environment or upbringing.Grades 3–5Level 5
Pan the Goat GodTrue spirit and joy are found in embracing one's nature, even when it does not fit the conventional standards of beauty.Grades 3–5Level 3
Pangu Creates the WorldTrue greatness lies in self-sacrifice and the idea that we are all deeply interconnected with the natural world.Grades 2–4Level 3
Papa Bois Guardian of the ForestGreedNature is a gift to be respected, not a resource to be exploited; those who take more than they need invite their own ruin.Grades 2–4Level 4
Park Hyeokgeose and the EggTrue leadership is a divine responsibility meant to bring light, unity, and harmony to a divided society.Grades 2–4Level 4

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Papa Legba at the CrossroadsHard workRespect for the divine and elders opens doors, but personal agency and effort are required to walk through them.Grades 2–4Level 3
Parvati's Penance for ShivaPatienceTrue love and spiritual goals are achieved through steadfast devotion, inner strength, and sacrifice rather than outward appearance.Grades 3–5Level 5
Pecos BillCourageAdaptability and courage can help a person conquer even the wildest environments and most daunting challenges.Grades 2–4Level 4
Paul Bunyan and BabeHard workThe story celebrates the power of ingenuity and cooperation, suggesting that with enough strength and a loyal companion, no obstacle is too large to overcome.Grades 2–4Level 5
Pegasus the Winged HorseHumilitySuccess and talent are gifts that should be handled with humility; prideful overreaching often leads to a sudden and tragic downfall.Grades 3–5Level 4
Pedro de UrdemalesClevernessWit is a more powerful tool than wealth, and those driven by greed are easily blinded by the promise of a shortcut.Grades 2–4Level 3
Pele and Hi'iakaFriendshipTrust is the foundation of any bond, and jealousy can destroy the very things we seek to protect.Grades 5–8Level 4
Pele the Volcano GoddessThe story teaches us to respect the raw power of nature and understand that destruction is often a necessary precursor to new creation.Grades 2–4Level 4
Peleus and ThetisCourageGrades 5–8Level 4
Pericles and AspasiaFairnessTrue partnership is built on intellectual equality and mutual respect, which can withstand even the harshest societal pressures.Grades 5–8Level 5
Perseus and AndromedaCourageTrue heroism is found in using one's strength and wits to protect the innocent and right the wrongs caused by pride.Grades 3–5Level 4
Perkunas the Thunder GodJustice and cosmic order are inescapable, as the light of truth will eventually find and strike down the shadows of chaos.Grades 2–4Level 5