Folktale Map Explorer
Culture · Ages 7–11
Travel the world and discover a folktale from a different region with every tap.
Tap a region to find a folktale from that part of the world.
West Africa
Many West African storytelling traditions include clever animal characters who solve problems with wit rather than strength.
South Asia
South Asian stories often use animals and nature to teach courage, humility, and wisdom.
East Asia
Foxes appear in many East Asian stories as magical, clever, mysterious, or wise beings.
Latin America
Many Latin American stories celebrate art, family, nature, and everyday magic.
Pacific Islands
Many Pacific Island cultures have deep relationships with ocean navigation, family, and respect for nature.
Northern Europe
Northern European winter tales often include forests, animals, snow, and promises kept through hardship.
Middle East
Storytelling traditions across the Middle East often include journeys, wisdom, hospitality, and clever problem-solving.
North America
Many Indigenous traditions include sacred stories connected to animals, land, and sky.