Global Folk Tales
## *Table of Contents*
### *Foreword*
### *Preface*
### *Acknowledgements*
### *Part I: The World of Folk Tales*
1. *Introduction: The Timeless Power of Folk Stories*
2. *What Are Folk Tales? Origins, Themes, and Cultural Significance*
3. *Oral Traditions and Storytelling Across Civilizations*
4. *Symbols, Motifs, and Archetypes in Folk Literature*
5. *Why Folk Tales Still Matter in the Modern World*
### *Part II: Folk Tales from Asia*
6. *India: Wisdom, Wonder, and Moral Tales*
7. *China: Legends of Dragons, Emperors, and Spirits*
8. *Japan: Yokai, Samurai, and Sacred Traditions*
9. *Middle East: Tales from Deserts and Caravan Routes*
10. *Southeast Asia: Myths of Forests, Seas, and Spirits*
### *Part III: Folk Tales from Europe*
11. *England and Ireland: Fairies, Heroes, and Enchanted Lands*
12. *Scandinavia: Trolls, Giants, and Viking Legends*
13. *France and Germany: Fairy Tales of Magic and Morality*
14. *Eastern Europe: Folklore of Courage, Kings, and Mysticism*
15. *Mediterranean Lands: Myths of Gods, Sailors, and Fate*
### *Part IV: Folk Tales from Africa*
16. *West Africa: Tricksters, Wisdom, and Oral Epics*
17. *East Africa: Tales of Animals, Nature, and Ancestry*
18. *North Africa: Desert Legends and Spiritual Parables*
19. *Central Africa: Forest Myths and Community Stories*
20. *Southern Africa: Courage, Creation, and Cultural Identity*
### *Part V: Folk Tales from the Americas*
21. *Native American Legends and Creation Stories*
22. *North America: Frontier Tales and Cultural Myths*
23. *Central America: Mayan and Aztec Folk Traditions*
24. *South America: Amazonian Myths and Andean Legends*
25. *Caribbean: Island Stories of Magic and Mystery*
### *Part VI: Folk Tales from Oceania*
26. *Australia: Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories*
27. *New Zealand: Māori Myths and Heroic Legends*
28. *Pacific Islands: Ocean Spirits and Creation Tales*
29. *Melanesia and Polynesia: Gods, Voyages, and Wonder*
30. *Island Wisdom and Nature Narratives*
### *Part VII: Themes, Values, and Universal Messages*
31. *Good vs Evil: Moral Lessons Across Cultures*
32. *Heroes, Tricksters, and Wise Elders*
33. *Nature, Animals, and Sacred Landscapes*
34. *Love, Courage, Justice, and Destiny*
35. *The Global Soul of Storytelling*
### *Part VIII: Preserving Folk Heritage*
36. *Folk Tales in Education and Child Development*
37. *Storytelling in the Digital Age*
38. *Role of Folklorists and Cultural Preservationists*
39. *Translating Oral Traditions into Written Heritage*
40. *Conclusion: Keeping the World’s Stories Alive*
### *Appendices*
* Glossary of Folk Literature Terms
* Notes on Sources and Translations
* Suggested Reading and Resources
### *Bibliography*
### *Index*
### *About the Author*
