Beneath the Moon : Fairy Tales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World

Powerful and universal retellings of seventy-eight divine stories, legends, and myths from around the world, each accompanied by a gorgeous illustration from acclaimed artist Yoshi Yoshitani. Many of the lessons we learn are shared stories passed among cultures and generations. In this riveting collection of fables and folktales from cultures across the globe, characters from beloved fairytales, cultural fables, ancient mythologies, and inspirational deities are brought to life, including Sleeping Beauty (Italy), Rapunzel (Germany), Jack and the Beanstalk (England), Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico), Sun God Ra (Egypt), the Crane Wife (Japan), and dozens more. Lesser-known stories introduce characters such as the volcano goddess Pele from Hawaii; Mwindo, the wise and powerful king of the Nyanga people; and the strong and resilient Yennenga, mother of the Mossi people in Burkina Faso. The recurring themes of conquering evil, overcoming adversity, and finding love and companionship are woven throughout this collection. Yoshi Yoshitani's art style is fresh and unique, featuring diverse and multicultural characters. Each story will be featured opposite a correlating illustration, both lush and vibrant. Title Page Copyright Contents Introduction Scheherazade of 1001 Nights The Nightingale Sleeping Beauty Anansi White Buffalo Woman The Little Mermaid Crane Wife Timbó Tree Mohini and Aravan Alexander the Great and the Gordian Knot Our Lady of Guadalupe Tam Lin The Monkey King, Sun Wukong The Pandavas Yemoja Osiris, Set, and Isis Rapunzel Coyote Princess Kaguya The Legend of the Watermelon Condor’s Wife Oedipus and the Oracle at Delphi Aladdin Fenrir The Snow Queen Turandot Waramurungundju Nanahuatzin The Phoenix Yennenga Banjhakri and Banjhakrini Jack and the Beanstalk Princess Parizade The Legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai The Woman Who Was Kind to Insects The Boy and the Dragon Pearl Mwindo Tale of Tàj al-Mulúk and the Princess Dunyà Boitatá Tatterhood King Arthur Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Beaivi-nieida Sedna Vasilisa the Beautiful Amhaeng-eosa La Llorona Six Swans Pele Hang Tuah Druids and the White Stag Enkidu and Gilgamesh Hah-nu-nah, the World Turtle Sita of the Ramayana The Beauty and the Beast The Little Match Girl Donkeyskin John Henry Apsaras The Bear King, Valemon Rainbow Crow Bakunawa and the Seven Moons Sun God, Ra Matsuo’s Sake The Enchanted Pig The Three Princesses of Whiteland Julnar the Sea-Born Heitsi-Eibib The Magic Paintbrush Rhpisunt Danae and Perseus Moses Griffin Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka Janus Halibu the Hunter Pan Hu The Fairy Godmother About the Author Index