One of the key messages in the Book of Tobit is the shared destiny of love and marriage.
The Chosen and Committed Destiny | A Story of Marriage from the Book of Tobias
The Soft Army of Nationalism | The Folkloric Repertoire of Jean Sibelius
It was the coo of his orchestral pieces that would resonate within the hearts of those who had the privilege perform, publish and participate in Sibelius' music.
The Pontianak of Southeast Asian Folklore | When Obsession Destroys All
This is a spirit that is bent not only on revenge but on annihilation. But to what ends, exactly?
The Legend of Sang Nila Utama | How The Lion Became a Symbol of Singapore
Once upon a time, there lived a prince by the name of Sang Nila Utama. He hailed from the Srivijayan Empire in Palembang on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
Lord Yama and Haw Par Villa | Chinese Mythology on The Afterlife
Lord Yama, the King of Hell, is a dharmapala wrathful god who is said to judge the dead.
The Ox, The Great Race and The Steady Path to Success
The ox teaches us the value and importance of a steady and dependable work ethic.
The Legend of Monster Nian | A Chinese Lunar New Year Story
According to the legend, Chinese New Year’s Day is also called Guo Nian which means surviving Nian’s attack.
Broadening the Voice of the World | Interview with Polly Barton
"I wanted to be involved in making people feel like there was lots to discover..."
Feminist Retellings of Japanese Folktales | Interview with Aoko Matsuda
"My impression is that foxes are a kind of existence that stands somewhere in between the human and non-human, binding reality and fantasy together."
The Souls of Restless Spirits | Folklore from Kyrgyzstan
Over the years, I have heard stories of souls with ‘unfinished business’ in just about every culture I’ve encountered. I have often wondered–is it us humans who are haunted by their absence–or do restless souls truly reside amongst us?