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Our Stories
Bringing you folklore straight from the mountains, plains, deserts and beaches of Pakistan. Transcribed, illustrated and curated with love. Happy reading!
-Team Folkloristan
The Man who went Missing
Hunzayi Folklore | A man mysteriously went missing, and returned several years later, claiming to have married a Peri.
There is Strength in Unity
Urdu Fable | A farmer teaches his sons an important lesson on finding strength in unity.
The Fox and the Crow
Urdu Fable | A crow's encounter with a fox teaches us to be mindful of flattery.
The Goat with a Hole in her Heart
Punjabi Fable | A mother's love, explained through the story of a goat with a hole in her heart.
The King and the Sardar
Punjabi Fable | An interaction between a King and a Sardar warns of being wary of harsh punishments.
Whatever Happens is for the Best
Balochi Fable | Whatever Happens is for the Best
The Lion and the Mouse
Sindhi Fable | A mouse rescues a lion from a trap/
The Miraculous Springs of Kallar Kahar
Punjabi Mythology | The Miraculous Springs of Kallar Kahar
Tor Div
One of the many legends of the Tor Div (Siyah Div/Kala Deo).
Jamil and the Jinn
Urdu Folktale | A boy who was a little bit smarter than Aladdin.
The Greedy Monkey
Sindhi Fable | A story about a farmer and a greedy monkey.
Black Outfits and Superstitions
Superstitions | A ritual before wearing black from Kohat.
Urdu Alphabet Lore
Urdu Alphabet Lore | The story of the four brothers, Jeem, Chay, Hay and Khay
Podna and Podni
Urdu Folktale | Podna, (he-sparrow), marches to rescue Podni (she-sparrow) from the Raja, accompanied by some unexpected allies.
A Folktale on the Origins of Ho Jamalo
Sindhi Folktale | A story about the origins of the folk melody, Ho Jamalo.
Jashan-e-Lohri
The Punjabi festival, Lohri, marks the end of winter and the start of the harvest season. Read more about the festivities!
Hanooz Dilli Dur Ast
Sufi Folklore | How a confrontation between a Dervish and a Sultan lead to a Persian proverb being borrowed into Urdu.
Ten Myths about Jinns
Myths about Jinns from Pakistani oral tradition.
The Crow on the Wall
Kashmiri Folktale | A fable about patience.
The Legend of Sialkot Fort
Locations and Legends | The Fort of Sialkot
Honesty is the Best Policy
Punjabi Folktale | A fable on the rewards of honesty.
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