Light at World's Edge

When the wicked Demon King Ravana kidnaps Princess Sita, noble Prince Rama sets out on an epic quest to bring her home — with help from his brave brother and a monkey army led by the mighty Hanuman! 🐒⚔️

In this exciting tale from The Ramayana, one of India’s most treasured epics, Mili and Abby explore magical battles, flying chariots, and glowing arrows — all leading to the festival of Diwali, a celebration of light over darkness. ...

In the shadowy depths of the Mayan Underworld, two twins prepare to take on the gods of death — with nothing but a rubber ball, sharp wits, and a whole lot of courage.

This epic tale from the Maya civilization follows Hunahpu and Xbalanque, legendary twin brothers and ballgame champions. When the cruel Lords of Xibalba lure them into a deadly trap, the twins face impossible trials, clever tricks, and even death itself. But the story...

Born from a magical stone, Sun Wukong the Monkey King is strong, fearless… and a little too mischievous for the heavens.

In this legendary tale from China, we meet the famous Monkey King — a wild hero who masters martial arts, soars through the clouds, and causes chaos in the celestial palace. But after stealing the gods’ peaches of immortality, Sun Wukong faces a challenge even he can’t fight through alone: learning patience and pu...

When Thor’s mighty hammer goes missing, you’d think he’d charge into battle to get it back. But… not this time.

In this hilarious and action-packed Norse myth, Thor wakes up to find his magical hammer, Mjölnir, stolen by a giant who demands to marry the goddess Freya in exchange. Freya refuses, so Thor and Loki come up with a totally unexpected plan: Thor dresses up as the bride. Yes, veil and all. What follows is a wild wedding fea...

Deep in the forest, a poor woodcutter hears a secret password — “Open Sesame” — and discovers a treasure hidden by forty dangerous thieves.

In this thrilling folktale from Persia, we meet Ali Baba, a kind man who uncovers a magical cave full of gold. But when the thieves try to find and punish the intruder, it’s not Ali Baba who saves the day — it’s Morgiana, his loyal and clever servant girl, who outwits the thieves and protects th...

When the Sun raced across the sky too fast, Maui decided it was time to fight back.

In this thrilling tale from Polynesian mythology, Maui — the clever and daring demigod — takes on the Sun itself. With nothing but a giant flax rope and a whole lot of courage, Maui sets out to slow the blazing Tama-nui-te-rā, so his people can enjoy longer days, dry their cloth, and cook their food before nightfall. But catching the Sun is no easy t...

A twisting maze. A terrifying monster. And one hero determined to change his city's fate.

In this epic myth from ancient Greece, we follow Prince Theseus of Athens as he travels to the island of Crete to face the dreaded Minotaur — a half-man, half-bull trapped deep in a dark labyrinth. With the help of Ariadne, a ball of thread, and his own cleverness and courage, Theseus takes on a challenge no one has ever survived... and fights ...

In the very beginning, the world had only day — the sun never set, and the sky was always bright. But deep beneath the sea, in a world of cool darkness, night waited to be set free.

In this magical tale from Brazil’s Amazon region, we meet the daughter of the great Sea Spirit, who longs for rest and shade in the ever-bright land. When she asks for a piece of night to bring back, the Sea Spirit agrees — sealing it inside a coconut an...

In a time when the world was cold and dark, fire belonged only to the fierce Fire Beings who hid it atop a distant mountain. But one clever trickster had a plan to change that forever.

In this thrilling tale from the Shoshone people of North America, we follow Coyote as he risks everything to steal fire for all the creatures of the land. With the help of a team of animals — Eagle, Mountain Lion, Deer, Frog, and Turtle — he outruns d...

A boy born from a peach. A band of ogres stealing from the people. And three animal friends who team up to save the day.

In this episode, we head to Japan to meet Momotaro, one of the country’s most beloved folk heroes. When he sets off to stop a group of greedy ogres on Ogre Island, he doesn’t go alone — a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant join him on an unforgettable adventure powered by friendship, courage, and the best dumplings in ...

What if all the world’s stories were locked away in a box... and a clever little spider had to outsmart giants, hornets, and even a fairy to set them free?

In this episode, we journey to Ghana, West Africa, to meet Anansi — the legendary trickster who uses brains over brawn to win the greatest treasure of all: the gift of storytelling. Along the way, we’ll climb up to the sky, meet fearsome creatures, and discover how one spider cha...