folklore

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folklore

Osiris

Osiris was the Egyptian god of the underworld. Osiris explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Egyptians treated him with respect.

Nine Color Deer

2022
"Adapted from a traditional Buddhist tale, this story follows the legendary Nine Color Deer as she saves a drowning man's life and asks in return that he keep her whereabouts a secret despite the generous bounty offered by those seeking her magic"--OCLC.

Goldilocks and the three bears

A tired and hungry little girl helps herself to the belongings of three bears in the woods.

The three cabritos

2012
Retells, with a southwestern United States setting, the traditional tale about three billy goat brothers who trick a beast that lives under the bridge.

Little Red Riding Hood

A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her sick grandmother.

Putting the supernatural in its place

folklore, the hypermodern, and the ethereal

Lore of the wild

folklore & wisdom from nature
2021
Presents an illustrated collection of natural folklore featuring animals, weather, flowers, and more.

Three little pigs

2014
The familiar story of the three little pigs and their encounter with a hungry wolf.

The Arabian nights

tales of wonder and magnificence
2019
A collection of tales told by Scheherazade to save herself and other young girls from death at the Sultan's hands.

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