Loyalty & Devotion
Discover 56 folk tales about loyalty and devotion — stories of unwavering faithfulness to friends, family, and principles. These tales celebrate characters who remain steadfast even when tested by adversity, temptation, or betrayal. These moral stories about loyalty teach that devotion to what matters most is the cornerstone of a meaningful life.
Celtic Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Cu Chulainn and the Hound of Culann
Cu Chulainn and the Hound of Culann: In the ancient times of Ulster, when courage was valued above all other virtues and the strength of a warrior’s arm was
Celtic Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Deirdre of the Sorrows
Deirdre of the Sorrows: In the ancient times of Ulster, when the great warrior kings held sway over the land and magic still moved in the blood of those born
Celtic Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Children of Lir
The Children of Lir: In the time when magic still dwelt in the lands of Ireland and the boundaries between the mortal world and the realm of the Sidhe were
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Princess of Mount Kinabalu
The Princess of Mount Kinabalu: On the northern coast of Borneo, where the island rises dramatically from the South China Sea, there stands Mount Kinabalu - a
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Chang’e and the Moon
Chang'e and the Moon: In ancient times, when the world was young and the heavens were still negotiating their final arrangement with the earth, there came a
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Savitri and the Lord of Death
Savitri and the Lord of Death: In the kingdom of Madra, along the banks of the great Sutlej River, there lived a princess of unparalleled virtue and wisdom.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Story of Chunhyang
The Story of Chunhyang: In the province of Jeolla, during the reign of the Joseon Dynasty, there lived a nobleman’s son named Lee Mong-ryong. He was of noble
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Fairy and the Woodcutter
The Fairy and the Woodcutter: In a valley surrounded by mountains that touched the clouds, there lived a woodcutter named Jin-soo who worked tirelessly to
Japanese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Snow Woman (Yuki-Onna)
The Snow Woman (Yuki-Onna): In the mountains of Japan, where winter descended with the weight of ancient spirits and snow fell so thickly that the world became
Japanese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Gratitude of the Crane
The Gratitude of the Crane: In a small village nestled in the valleys of rural Japan, a poor farmer named Takeshi worked his small plot of land with the
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
The Twelve Dancing Princesses: A Grimm Retelling
The Twelve Dancing Princesses: A Grimm Retelling: In a grand castle overlooking fertile valleys and dense forests, there lived a king with twelve daughters.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
Sleeping Beauty (Briar Rose)
Sleeping Beauty (Briar Rose): On the morning that the princess was christened, the entire kingdom gathered in the grand cathedral of the castle to celebrate