The King of the Fishes – A Joseph Jacobs Tale

A beautiful golden fish, two twin brothers, and a terrifying dragon. The King of the Fishes – A Joseph Jacobs Tale – Once upon a time there was a fisherman who was very poor and felt […]
Stan Bolovan – A Romanian Dragon Tale

A hundred children, a pair of dragons, and a game of trickery. Stan Bolovan – A Romanian Dragon Tale – ONCE upon a time what happened did happen, and if it had not happened this story […]
The Dragon – An Italian Tale

A monstrous dragon, a kindly bird, and a brave young prince. The Dragon – An Italian Tale by Giambattista Basile – HE who seeks the injury of another finds his own hurt; and he who spreads […]
The Story of Sigurd – A Dragon Tale

Fafnir the dragon, a hoard of treasure, and the bravest man in the land. The Story of Sigurd – A Dragon Tale by Andrew Lang – ONCE upon a time there was a King in […]
Dragon Fairy Tales – Fiery Stories, Myths, and Legends

Join us as we delve into the realm of dragon fairy tales, myths, and legends. Dragons have long been antagonists in our stories, from weird worms and sly serpents to winged wyverns and fire-breathing beasts, these […]
The Dragon and His Grandmother – A Brothers Grimm Tale

Three runaway soldiers, a dragon with a magic whip, and a riddle seven years in the making. The Dragon and His Grandmother – A Brothers Grimm Tale – ONCE there was a war. The […]
The Prince and The Dragon – A Serbian Fairy Tale

A Prince disguised as a shepherd, a dragon that lives at the bottom of a lake, and a kiss that saves the day. The Prince & The Dragon – A Serbian Fairy Tale – ONCE […]
The Four Clever Brothers

Four skilled brothers, a stolen princess and an angry dragon. The German tale of four brothers who set out to learn their crafts in the big wide world. When they return home as skilled men; a thief, […]
The Lambton Worm – An English Legend by Joseph Jacobs

This week we are celebrating our English heritage and have chosen for you the traditional English legend of The Lambton Worm. The legend originated in County Durham in North East England around the River Wear. It […]