Explore stories from the World Mythologies collection
A clever mouse deer tricks a group of hungry crocodiles into forming a bridge across a river.
A tiny mouse deer uses his wits to trick a hungry tiger into a python's deadly grip.
An arrogant mouse deer learns humility when a clever snail uses teamwork to win a race.
Sang Kancil avoids becoming dinner by tricking a farmer into thinking he is dead.
A son’s forbidden love leads to a mountain-shaping rage in this classic Sundanese legend.
A kind girl’s virtue is rewarded with gold while her greedy stepsister finds only snakes.
A wealthy sailor is turned to stone after cruelly disowning his impoverished mother.
A broken vow to a magical fish princess creates Indonesia’s largest volcanic lake.
A brave girl uses magic items to outsmart a hungry giant in this classic Indonesian myth.
A clever princess is turned to stone after tricking a powerful prince to escape a forced marriage.
A hunter's deception wins him a divine bride, but secrets eventually fly away.