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Tales of Heroism

Exploring the universal motif of Heroism across global traditions.

Thor's Journey to Utgard
Mythology
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Thor's Journey to Utgard

15 min
Advanced

The Norse myth of Thor and Loki's journey to the land of the giants, where they are tested by illusions.

The Legend of Quetzalcoatl
Mythology
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The Legend of Quetzalcoatl

20 min
Advanced

The epic myth of the Feathered Serpent, the creator god of Mesoamerica who brought civilization, maize, and the arts to humanity.

The Monkey King
Mythology
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The Monkey King

30 min
Advanced

The legendary Sun Wukong from 'Journey to the West', a powerful monkey born from stone who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices.

The Epic of Gilgamesh
Mythology
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The Epic of Gilgamesh

45 min
Advanced

The world's oldest surviving work of great literature, following the adventures of the King of Uruk and his quest for immortality.

The Popol Vuh
Mythology
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The Popol Vuh

35 min
Advanced

The sacred creation myth of the K'iche' Maya people, featuring the Hero Twins and their journey to the underworld.

The Ramayana: Rama and Sita
Mythology
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The Ramayana: Rama and Sita

25 min
Advanced

The epic Indian story of Prince Rama's quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.

Maui and the Fish
Mythology
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Maui and the Fish

12 min
Easy

The Polynesian demigod Maui pulls a giant fish from the ocean floor, creating the North Island of New Zealand in this foundational Māori creation myth.

Momotaro
Folklore
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Momotaro

8 min
Easy

A boy born from a giant peach sets off for Ogre Island with a band of animal companions to defeat the demons terrorizing Japan.

Maui and the Fish
Folklore
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Maui and the Fish

7 min
Easy

The legendary Polynesian trickster-hero Maui fishes up islands from the bottom of the ocean using a magical fishhook and his own cunning.