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Prehistoric men and women chipped and painted their tales on cave walls. Native Americans handed down their stories in elaborate ceremonies. Today, television and films tell exciting stories of brave heroes and courageous conquerers. These classic stories give us an opportunity to see ourselves as the hero, the fool, the trickster, or the predator. Each of these heroic tales have survived through generations in many cultures from Europe to Asian to the Americas. This carefully selected collection of stories transcends our everyday routines to give us a brief look at other ways to overecome our greatest challenges or to pursue our most challenging dreams.

Each of these classic stories shares an inspiring message of courage and perseverance.What does it take to be a hero? Massive strength? Incredible height Infinite power? Not necessarily. Often, it's quick wit, a courageous heart, or unselfishness that evokes the hero inside of us. Even when we are simply reading about the valiant aacts in these stories, we can feel our own innder hero rising to the occasion, echoing that need we all have to be better human beings. Nine inspiring folktales about heroes and their heroric feats, including Switzerland ("William Tell"), Japan ("Lord Bag of Rice"), South America ("Josesito the Brave"), and Rumania ("Stan Bolovan and the Dragon") and other parts of the world.

Each of these classic stories shares an inspiring message of courage and perseverance.What does it take to be a hero? Massive strength? Incredible height Infinite power? Not necessarily. Often, it's quick wit, a courageous heart, or unselfishness that evokes the hero inside of us. Even when we are simply reading about the valiant aacts in these stories, we can feel our own innder hero rising to the occasion, echoing that need we all have to be better human beings.Nine inspiring folktales about heroes and their heroric feats, including Switzerland ("William Tell"), Japan ("Lord Bag of Rice"), South America ("Josesito the Brave"), and Rumania ("Stan Bolovan and the Dragon") and other parts of the world.