India
Explore stories associated with Indian traditions, including the Panchatantra, Jataka narratives and regional collections. A tale’s setting, the place where a version was recorded and the history of its publication are different kinds of evidence. Read the source note for the connection supported on each page.
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Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
The Bird with Two Heads
A two-necked lake bird will not share nectar; the second neck swallows poison in anger, and their one shared belly kills them both.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
The Brahmani and the Mongoose
A mother leaves her baby in her husband’s care, and when her pet mongoose runs to her with a bloody mouth, she acts before she knows what really happened.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
The Brahmin and the Cobra
A poor farmer leaves milk for the cobra in his field and finds a gold coin every morning, until his greedy son decides to take all the gold at once.