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At Old Folktales, we gather and share traditional stories from across the Pacific, including: Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Micronesia, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Palau, Nauru, Marshall Islands, and French Polynesia. These folktales feature: Creation stories, ancestor spirits, and sacred animals. Courageous heroes, tribal wisdom, and natural symbolism

Sina and the Eel; Tale of Love and Gift

by Bilewu Eniola

August 9, 2025

Oceania Folktales

Long ago in Samoa, when the moon still spoke to the tides and the stars walked the night, there lived a young woman named Sina. She was known across the villages for her beauty, her laughter, and the kindness that seemed to follow her like a warm breeze. Her eyes were deep pools, reflecting both the sky and the sea,

Oceania Folktales

Maui Slows the Sun – A Maori Folktale About Time

In ancient Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud, the Maori people struggled with time. The days were too short. Morning light faded quickly, and night crept in before food was cooked or stories finished. The people worked hard but could not enjoy the fruits of their labor. Maui,