World Full of World Stories

02/18/09

Folk stories

For as long as humans could talk throughout the world stories have been told and retold. In the fabric of culture, they act as vital threads in the weave. In any society they define the roots and significance of the peoples. As a culture grows, so do its world stories.

I have been blessed by the number of world stories I have found from my travels throughout the world. I have also had the opportunity to learn a bit about each country. In turn, that lends substantial meaning to the world stories I hear. And one of the benefits is to see how world stories come directly from the cultures of origin. My firsthand experience of a given culture heightens my appreciation of their stories. I have visited countries in Europe, Central and South America, and Southeast Asia. The differences as well as the similarities of the various countries impress me deeply. more.

Some world stories are downright funny. Other world stories are filled with mystery. Many world stories are full of insight. Often world stories are inscrutable. Generally world stories teach. All world stories entertain. Link.

No matter what, all world stories maintain a deep bond with the fabric of their culture. People tell of their experiences through world stories.

Stories for children

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