Sinnan and the Shannon
Deep in the heart of Ireland, on the slopes of Cuilcagh Mountain there lies a tear-shaped pool. Ancient willow trees cast a shade over it and a clear stream flows out, across the green pasture and down to the valley below...
Geographical origin Ireland Language(s) English

The Boat of the Dead
In a cloud floating above the surface of the sea, lived two evil spirits. When they arrived close to the island of Hao, they saw through the waves the face of a woman. It was Takua, swimming in the waves looking for some food.
Geographical origin Polynesia Language(s) English, French, Spanish

The Bride of the Water God
A long time ago, there was a time that was very bad for the people who inhabited these lands. Bulane, the Water God, had not sent any rain for many months.
Geographical origin Africa Language(s) English, French, Spanish

The Great Flood
A tale is told about a young man in the past, that a day in which his father was hunting nutria and birds, left in search of a taboo nutria, and killed it.
Geographical origin southern Chile Language(s) English, French, Spanish

The House of Moon and Sun
Many many years ago, Sun and Water were great friends and lived together on earth. Sun visited Water very often, but Water never went to visit his friend Sun...
Geographical origin Nigeria Language(s) English, French, Spanish

The old man and the termites – they know
This story tells the wise knowledge of local people, in a village of Ivory Coast.
Geographical origin Ivory Coast Language(s) English

The origin of the Amazon
The Juruna Indians lived close to the forest where there was no river. A bird called Juriti owned the drinking water, which she kept in three barrels. One day, the children of chief Cinaã were thirsty...
Geographical origin Brazil Language(s) English

The Teachings of the Rain God
One day, many years ago, the elephant said to the Rain God: - You should be very satisfied, for you managed to cover all earth in green; but what will happen if I tear off all the grass, all the trees and the bushes? No green will be left! Then what?
Geographical origin Kenya Language(s) English, French, Spanish

Well women transform lives
A testimony by a woman from Ghana: how women’s lives have been greatly enhanced by the installation of handpumps.
Geographical origin Ghana Language(s) English