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The legends behind our storytelling

Born from a lifelong fascination with ancient legends and forgotten folklore, this blog began as a way to gather old stories scattered across dusty books, oral traditions and ancient art — and keep them alive for new readers.

Our story archive
Where it began

From an old book of myths to a living archive of legend

What started as a handful of notes scribbled while reading an old book of Norse legends has grown into a full archive of mythology and folklore from every corner of the world. We began with one conviction: that every legend, however small or strange, deserves to be told with care.

Today we collaborate with historians, folklorists and translators who share our respect for the source material, so every retelling we publish stays true to the spirit of the original legend, whether it was first carved into an ancient statue, painted onto old pottery, or passed down by word of mouth for generations.

What guides our storytelling

The principles behind every story we tell

Authenticity first

We never rush a retelling. Every myth is researched against multiple sources, cross-checked with old books and ancient art, and written to honor the storytellers who came before us.

Truth in every tale

Clear sourcing, honest context, and no invented details — when a legend's true origin is uncertain, we say so plainly.

Told with devotion

We've loved these stories since childhood, and that devotion shows in every myth and legend we retell.

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The storytellers

Meet the storytellers

A small, dedicated group devoted to uncovering and retelling the old legends.

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Maria Alvarez

Founder & Chief Storyteller

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James Bennett

Head of Research

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Aylin Demir

Reader Support

Step into the stories yourself

Dive into our growing library of myths and folk tales from every corner of the world, each one paired with the ancient art and legends that inspired it, and discover why readers keep coming back for more.

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