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Yudhisthira's Rajasuya Yajna depicts the grand ceremony held by Yudhisthira to affirm his sovereignty. This celebration of success, however, triggers envy and resentment, especially from Duryodhana. The story illustrates themes of power, pride, and the seeds of conflict.

A Hall for Yudhisthira details the grand construction of the assembly hall in Indraprastha, symbolizing Yudhisthira’s growing influence and the prosperity of the Pandavas. This hall, however, becomes a setting for both celebration and treachery. It foreshadows the struggles the Pandavas will face.

The Pandavas in the Forest chronicles the years of exile the Pandavas endure in the forest. Amidst hardships, they strengthen their resolve and deepen their bonds. This period of reflection and preparation showcases resilience, family unity, and spiritual growth.

The Pandavas Recalled to Hastinapura recounts the return of the Pandavas to their kingdom after years of exile. Despite the lingering tension with their cousins, they are welcomed back with a promise of reconciliation. This story explores themes of family, power dynamics, and the hope for peace.

As soon as Binya saw the beautiful blue silk umbrella she wanted it. She wanted it so badly that she was willing to give her lucky leopards claw pendant in exchange. No-one in the village had such a fine umbrella, and everywhere Binya went the umbrella went too. Gradually it faded to a pale blue and was patched in several places, but there was still many who envied Binya her treasured possession. And the most envious of them all was old Ram Bharosa, the shopkeeper who decided that by some means he must own the blue umbrella.

You know the tale of poor Little Red Riding-hood, that the Wolf deceived and devoured, with her cake, her little butter can, and her grandmother? Well, the true story happened quite differently, as we now know. First of all, the little girl was called and is still called Little Golden-hood; secondly, it was not she, nor the good grand-dame, but the wicked Wolf who was, in the end, caught and devoured.

Wren Matthews thought she’d outgrown nursery rhymes a long time ago. But that was before she knew that songs of twinkling little stars and four-and-twenty blackbirds were the key to an ancient, hidden magic. Wren’s discovery catapults her into a world of buried secrets, strange dreams, and a mountain fortress under an aurora-filled sky. But just as she starts to master her unique abilities, her new world begins to crumble around her...and only she can save it.

A hunter is out and hears some geese flying in formation overhead. They are singing! He shoots one of them, and it falls from the sky but continues singing. He brings it home, and he and his wife pluck out its feathers. As each feather is plucked, it flies out the window. They put the goose in the oven, and they can still hear it singing from inside the oven. After a while they bring out the goose and put it on a platter on their dining table. Just then the flock of singing geese come flying through the window.

There was a king who was a fair and wise ruler who had three daughters. He was fair in most things, but he could not stand ever to admit that he might be wrong. He felt he should make all the big decisions for his daughters. He called them together and asked if each of them agreed that he would make all the important decisions for them since he was so wise and their father. The two oldest daughters agreed, and the king embraced them and told them he would always take care of them.

In "The Lion's Slave", Archimedes' servant Lydia is the bane of his life. But when the Romans besiege Syracuse, it is Lydia who comes up with ways to help the Greeks.... "The Town Mouse and the Spartan House" sees orphaned Darius going to live with his uncle Alcmaeon, a general in the Spartan army - but he finds Spartan life shocking. In "The Boy Who Cried Horse", young Acheron is known for his tall tales. So when he tells Prince Paris that the Trojan Horse is a Greek plot, no-one believes him....

A classic fable from Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, read by Johnny Morris. Have you ever wondered how and why the animals came to be as they are? In these magical tales, drawn from stories he heard as a child in India as well as on folk traditions he later collected all over the world, Rudyard Kipling gives some wonderfully imaginative explanations.

In a tiny mountain village, Nearra and her friends meet a mysterious clairvoyant who’s had a vision of Nearra’s destiny - and a vision that could destroy them all. The seer predicts the friends will defeat the bandit king terrorizing her village home. When they return victorious, she will reveal how Nearra can recover her identity, once and for all. Desperate to help Nearra, the group strides into battle. But soon the mission turns to disaster. Ancient powers rise before them. Secrets long buried come to light. And none of them will ever be the same.

A spiteful fairy. A beautiful princess. An outstretched finger. A spindle. A hundred-year snooze. A charming prince. A kiss. All the familiar ingredients.

But wait! Where did that extra prince come from? And those fairy gifts that were never there before? And what does a flock of balding sheep have to do with anything?

Gail Carson Levine has waved her magic wand over the old standby of "Sleeping Beauty" and presto! It reappears, transformed, sparkling, and hilarious. Chuckles and giggles are guaranteed.

"Stories of Creation" presents the origins of the universe and life, as told in Indian mythology, explaining the cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction.

Chanakya, the master strategist and advisor, uses his wisdom and cunning to guide and protect the Maurya empire, becoming a legendary figure of intelligence.

Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, learning, and the arts, inspires creativity and knowledge. This tale captures her significance and her blessings.

The Gita presents the teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield, offering timeless insights into duty, righteousness, and spiritual wisdom.

This collection of stories about Vishnu showcases his role as the preserver of the universe, his incarnations, and his divine interventions in times of need.

En Crète, de jeunes Athéniens sont sur le point d'être livrés au Minotaure, terrible monstre au corps d'homme et à la tête de taureau. Parmi eux se trouve Thésée, jeune homme fier et courageux. Ariane, la belle princesse de Crète, en tombe éperdument amoureuse. Aidée de Dédale, l'ingénieuse jeunne femme décide de tout faire pour sauver l'homme qu'elle aime.

La suite des aventures du célèbre héros Ulysse, ses dernières épreuves et ses retrouvailles avec Télémaque et Pénélope !