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The Four BrothersClevernessKnowledge is useless and even dangerous if it is not tempered with common sense and practical wisdom.Grades 5–8Level 2
The Four DirectionsTrue harmony is found in the balance of opposing forces and the recognition that every stage of life has its own purpose.Grades 2–4Level 4
The Four Treasure-SeekersGreedExcessive greed blinds a person to reason and often leads to a fate far worse than poverty.Grades 5–8Level 2
The Four FriendsFriendshipTrue friends stand by each other in times of trouble, and unity can defeat even the strongest foe.Grades 2–4Level 2
The Four Treasures of the Tuatha Dé DanannTrue leadership is a balance of four pillars: the wisdom to recognize truth, the strength to defend it, the justice to enforce it, and the generosity to provide for all.Grades 3–5Level 5
The Four Who Entered ParadiseHumilitySeeking the highest truths requires deep spiritual maturity and a firm grounding in reality to avoid being overwhelmed.Grades 5–8Level 5
The Four YugasTime is cyclical and righteousness naturally waxes and wanes; however, the ultimate truth remains that light will always return after darkness.Grades 3–5Level 4
The Fox and the StorkFairnessDo not play tricks on others if you are not prepared to have the same trick played on you.Grades 2–4Level 3
The Fox and the FishCourageOne's spiritual essence is as vital as air or water; abandoning your core identity for temporary safety leads to certain destruction.Grades 3–5Level 2
The Fox Without a TailHonestyDistrust the advice of those who seek to lower others to their own level of misfortune.Grades 2–4Level 3
The Frog BrideKindnessTrue beauty and character are found within, and those who treat all creatures with kindness will find hidden treasures.Grades 2–4Level 4
The Frog in the WellHumilityTrue wisdom begins with realizing how little we know. We should never assume our limited perspective represents the entire truth of the world.Grades 2–4Level 1

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The Frog KingClevernessRevenge is a double-edged sword; seeking the help of a natural enemy to settle a grudge will eventually lead to your own destruction.Grades 3–5Level 3
The Frog PrinceHonestyOne must keep their promises and look beyond outward appearances to find the true character within.Grades 3–5Level 3
The Frog PrincessPatienceTrue beauty and wisdom are often hidden beneath a humble surface, and patience is essential when dealing with things we do not fully understand.Grades 3–5Level 4
The Frost GiantsStrength alone cannot defeat the primordial forces of nature, for chaos is as essential to the universe as order.Grades 5–8Level 4
The Frogs Who Desired a KingHumilityBe content with your lot; those who seek to change a peaceful state for the sake of excitement may find themselves ruled by a tyrant.Grades 2–4Level 3
The Gateless GateThe ultimate truth is always accessible, and the only barriers between ourselves and enlightenment are the ones we construct with our own minds.Grades 2–4Level 3
The Geese that Saved RomeVigilance is the price of liberty, and even the smallest, most unexpected creatures can play a vital role in a nation's destiny.Grades 3–5Level 4
The Ghost BrideKindnessPromises and traditions, even those made unwittingly, carry a weight that transcends the physical world.Grades 5–8Level 4
The Ghost of KrasueGreedThis legend serves as a warning against the pursuit of dark arts and the consequences of succumbing to insatiable, selfish desires.Grades 5–8Level 4
The Ghost of OyukiArt and love possess the unique power to immortalize the spirit, allowing the essence of a person to endure long after their physical presence has faded.Grades 5–8Level 4
The GiantsFriendshipEven the most powerful and overwhelming forces can be overcome through unity and the help of those who might seem lesser in stature.Grades 5–8Level 4
The GigantomachyCourageTrue victory over chaos requires the unity of divine inspiration and human effort.Grades 5–8Level 5