Once Upon a Time in Vietnam
Long ago, in a peaceful village, there was a hardworking young man named Khoai. He worked tirelessly for a wealthy landowner, hoping to marry the man’s daughter. The landowner noticed Khoai’s dedication and promised:
"Work hard for me, and I will give you my daughter’s hand in marriage."
Trusting the promise, Khoai worked day and night, never complaining.
Showing posts with label Vietnamese Stories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vietnamese Stories. Show all posts
The Legend of Betel and Areca
Once upon a time, in an ancient Vietnamese village, there lived two twin brothers, Tan and Lang. They were so identical that even their family often mistook one for the other. Their father, a strong and respected man, was once summoned by King Hung to the capital of Phong Chau and given the surname "Cao," which the family proudly carried from then on.
The Legend of Mị Châu and Trọng Thủy
Introduction to the Legend of Mị Châu and Trọng Thủy
The Legend of Mị Châu and Trọng Thủy is one of the most well-known myths in Vietnamese culture, highlighting themes of loyalty, betrayal, and divine intervention. The story takes place during the reign of King An Dương Vương of Âu Lạc, a kingdom in ancient Vietnam. This tale is a powerful symbol of the consequences of misplaced trust and the destructive power of betrayal.
The Legend of Mị Châu and Trọng Thủy is one of the most well-known myths in Vietnamese culture, highlighting themes of loyalty, betrayal, and divine intervention. The story takes place during the reign of King An Dương Vương of Âu Lạc, a kingdom in ancient Vietnam. This tale is a powerful symbol of the consequences of misplaced trust and the destructive power of betrayal.
The Legend of Cuoi on the Moon
Once upon a time, in a distant land, there lived a woodcutter named Cuoi. One day, while venturing into the forest as usual, he stumbled upon a cave where four tiger cubs were playing. As soon as they saw Cuoi, they pounced on him, attempting to attack. Armed with his axe, Cuoi swiftly defended himself and killed them all. Just as he finished, the mother tiger returned and, upon seeing her dead cubs, roared in grief and fury. Terrified, Cuoi quickly climbed a nearby ancient tree to hide.
The Toad Sues Heaven
Long ago, there was a severe drought that lasted for many years. The land cracked, the plants withered, and all the animals suffered from the lack of water. Unable to endure the suffering any longer, a frog decided to take action and seek help from the heavens. The frog went to meet the crab and asked it to join the journey. Along the way, they encountered a bear and a tiger lying weakly at the forest's edge, also suffering from thirst. The frog invited them to join the lawsuit against heaven, and they eagerly agreed. Soon, a fox and a bee joined the group, all determined to take their case to the highest authority.
The Coconut Story
Once upon a time, there was an elderly couple who were kind-hearted and hardworking but had been unable to have children despite being over fifty years old. One day, the wife went into the forest to gather firewood. The sun was scorching, and she became extremely thirsty. She searched but could not find any water. Suddenly, she noticed a coconut shell filled with rainwater at the base of a tree and drank from it. Soon after, she discovered that she was pregnant.
The Legend of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh
The 18th Hùng King had a daughter named Mị Nương, who was as beautiful as a flower and gentle in temperament. The king loved her dearly and wished to find her a truly worthy husband.
The legend of Chung cake and Giay cake
After defeating the Ân invaders, the country enjoyed peace, and the people lived in prosperity. King Hùng Vương, now old and frail, wished to pass the throne to one of his sons. One day, he summoned all of them to court and said: "I have called you here to find a worthy successor for the throne. On the day of the Tiên Vương festival, whoever pleases me the most shall inherit the crown.
The Legend of Hoan Kiem Lake (The Sword Lake Legend)
During the time when the Ming invaders occupied our land, they treated our people with disdain and committed numerous brutal acts. At that time, the Lam Sơn insurgent army rose up to resist the invaders, but due to their weak forces, they were repeatedly defeated. Witnessing this, Lạc Long Quân decided to lend the insurgents a divine sword to help them fight the enemy.
The Legend of the Dragon Descendants
The legend of the Dragon and the Fairy, as recorded in the "Đại Việt Sử Ký Toàn Thư" by historian Ngô Sĩ Liên and other scholars, tells the tale of Lạc Long Quân and Âu Cơ, the legendary ancestors of the Vietnamese people. Lạc Long Quân, also known by his birth name Sùng Lãm, was the son of Kinh Dương Vương. He married Âu Cơ, the daughter of the celestial ruler Đế Lai, and together, they founded the Bách Việt tribe.
The Legend of Saint Giong
Long ago, during the reign of the sixth Hung King, there was an elderly couple in the village of Gióng known for their kindness and good deeds. Despite their age, they had no children and longed for a son to comfort them in their old age. One day, while the wife was working in the fields, she came across a huge footprint. Curious, she placed her foot beside it, and to her surprise, she became pregnant. Twelve months later, she gave birth to a son, a healthy and handsome child. The couple was overjoyed, but strangely, by the time he was three years old, the boy still could not walk, talk, or even smile; he simply lay wherever he was placed.
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