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Set Murders OsirisJealousy and betrayal may cause temporary destruction, but truth and divine order will eventually transform suffering into an eternal legacy.9+Level 3
Shimcheong the Filial DaughterKindnessFilial piety and selfless devotion to one's parents are the highest virtues, capable of moving the heavens and creating miracles.9+Level 4
Shiva and SatiHumilityTrue love and divinity transcend social status and ego, while arrogance and disrespect toward the sacred lead to inevitable ruin.9+Level 5
Sigurd and BrynhildrHonestyTrue love and honor cannot be forged through deception, and the threads of fate, once woven, cannot be escaped even by the greatest heroes.9+Level 4
Sigyn and LokiFriendshipTrue loyalty is not measured in times of prosperity, but in the depth of one's devotion during the darkest and most difficult trials.9+Level 4
Sinbad's Fourth VoyageClevernessEven in the darkest of circumstances, one must maintain their wits and never abandon the will to survive.9+Level 4
Siyavash the PrinceHonestyIntegrity and honor remain untarnished even in death, but unchecked jealousy and suspicion can destroy the most virtuous souls and lead to endless ruin.9+Level 5
Socrates at the SymposiumTrue love is a spiritual journey that leads the soul from the appreciation of physical beauty to the discovery of eternal truth and wisdom.9+Level 5
StackaleeHumility9+Level 2
Tantalus and Eternal HungerHumilityHubris and the betrayal of sacred bonds lead to a void that can never be filled. One should never attempt to deceive or mock the divine order of the world.9+Level 5
The 47 RoninPatienceThe highest virtue of the samurai is unwavering loyalty and the patience to fulfill one's duty regardless of personal cost.9+Level 5
The Battle of Dan-no-uraTrue glory is fleeting, and even the most powerful must eventually yield to the shifting tides of fate and time.9+Level 5

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The Butterfly LoversTrue love is an eternal force that transcends societal expectations, physical boundaries, and even death itself.9+Level 4
The Butterfly Lovers (Extended)True love is an eternal force that transcends societal expectations, physical boundaries, and even death itself.9+Level 4
The Castration of UranusTyranny and the suppression of others eventually invite a rebellion that cannot be contained.9+Level 4
The Cricket ChampionCourageThe smallest of beings can possess the greatest of spirits, and filial devotion can overcome even the harshest of fates.9+Level 4
The Death of AgamemnonFairnessVengeance often creates a never-ending cycle of violence that destroys families and legacies alike.9+Level 5
The Death of OrpheusGreat art transcends physical mortality, even when the artist is consumed by the weight of their own inconsolable grief.9+Level 4
The Dice GameGreedAddiction to gambling and the loss of self-control can lead to the downfall of even the most righteous person, destroying families and sparking irreparable conflict.9+Level 5
The Exile of the Sons of UisliuHonestyTyranny and the breaking of sacred oaths inevitably lead to the destruction of a society and its heroes.9+Level 4
The Fairy at GiongHumilityTrue happiness and love are fragile gifts that must be nurtured with respect, temperance, and devotion rather than neglected through selfish vices.9+Level 3
The Fall of QuetzalcoatlHumilityEven the most virtuous can fall through pride and the loss of self-control; true leadership requires unwavering integrity and the mastery of one's own desires.9+Level 5
The Fisherman and His SoulLove is more precious than wisdom or wealth, but one cannot truly live or love holily if the heart and soul are divided.9+Level 3
The Frame Story of ScheherazadeClevernessIntellect, wisdom, and the power of storytelling can overcome tyranny and heal a hardened heart.9+Level 5