Seven orishas descend into the world, to offer protection and guidance to the humans. But one among them has an exceptional task — if only he’ll embrace his true power. 

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Ninigi arrives on Earth prepared to rule, only to find that the realm already has a king. After making a dangerous wager, Ninigi has only seven days to claim the throne… and woo a bride who has a terrible secret.

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From an ancient Shinto text: The goddess Amaterasu tasks her eager grandson Ninigi with ruling the earthly realm… But first, Ninigi will have to find the right guide for the dangerous journey to the world below. 

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A meeting with the giantesses leaves Frigg with a powerful gift and a plan. She returns to Asgard to seek revenge for her son’s death — but finds her home, and its residents, changed. Soon, she is changed, too. 

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When an all-powerful goddess realizes her life in Asgard has become unsatisfying, she embarks on a quest across the World Tree to find herself… and maybe secure a kingdom of her very own. 

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Midway through his sacred journey, the monk Tripitaka experiences a strange and unsettling visitation. The next stop on their journey may be the last.

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Obatala defends the world against death and destruction from his vengeful sister, Olokun, orisha of the sea.

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This Yoruba tale from West Africa tells of Obatala, a restless Orisha whose boundless creativity led him to create the world as we know it.

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After escaping Hades twice, the clever Sisyphus had drawn the ire of the gods. When they found him, they made sure he would face one of the most horrific punishments in history.

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