Have you ever wondered how creation began? Or, have you been curious about creation myths from cultures outside of your own? If so, here are two creation myths from two very different sources, from the Global South.

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From Korea comes a fairy/folk tale about love and loss, about our world and a celestial one, about magical talking creatures, and the choices we must make for our lives. One fairy: three variations.

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The idea of a place of perfection and peace is a strong one, but how did it come to the attention of the West? Discover the story that bridged the often vast distances between the two hemispheres of our world, in 1933.

Apology: For some reason, I added an 's' to the book title while recording the podcast. It is called Lost Horizon...not Lost Horizons. My apologies

Let's learn more about Begum Wilayat Mahal, Prince Cyrus, and Princess Sakina. Were they truly the descendants of a national Indian heroine, the concubine Warrior Queen of Awadh, Begum Hazrat Mahal? Or was the truth something else entirely?

Who were Begum Wilayat Mahal, Prince Cyrus, and Princess Sakina? Were they truly inheritors of the royal house of Awadh and the descendants of the warrior queen, Begum Hazrat Mahal? Where had they come from? Learn about this proud but destitute royal family who lived in the ruins of an old palace.

In the forests of Brazil and Peru, a monstrous beast, with a roar like thunder and a distinctive stench, stalks the unwary.

Enjoy an original spooky story from Jawahara...and discover some of the lore accompanying it. If you enjoy a good, old-fashioned scary story, this episode is for you.

In the snowy reaches of the Himalayas, high above the world, lives an elusive and fascinating creature.

Aitzaz and Karim are two ordinary humans who did extraordinary things. Do you know of any such heroes?

Today, I bring you two inspirational stories of two ordinary young men who did extraordinary things. These are the stories of Aitzaz Hasan Bangash and Karim-ul-Haque. On Kissa: A Story Podcast.