Asian Folktales

At Old Folktales, we share traditional stories from across the entire Asian continent, including: India, China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. These folktales include: Epic myths and heroic journeys. Trickster monkeys, talking dragons, and wise elders. Tales of karma, family honor, and spiritual lessons