The Magic Mill

The story of the Magic Mill is just one of the many folk tales told in Finland's national epic, The Kalevala.

 

How Night Came

This creation myth is told by the Tupi who lived in the Amazon jungle in Brazil. In many stories throughout the world the earth was dark in the beginning, but in this one it is the other way round and it is night that is finally set free.

Who Will Be The Sun?

The myth of Who Will Be The Sun? is told by the Kutenai, who once lived on the plains of Montana, USA.

Mouse-Deer's Market

The folk tale of Mouse-Deer's Market comes from Borneo. Although she is only about twelve inches high, Mouse-Deer always manages to outwit all the other animals in the jungle.

Blue-Jay and Robin

There are many Native American versions of the myth of the Trickster who visits his friends, is treated by them in a magical way and tries to return their hospitality. This tale about Blue-Jay and his friend Robin was told by the Chinook who lived in Washington State.

More Wizard Punchkin Illustrations

The Wizard Punchkin

The Wizard Punchkin is a traditional tale from India. The story of the wizard or giant who hides his soul outside his body to make himself invincible, is found all over Europe also. I based my illustrations on the painted miniatures of the Mogul Empire. Each page took a long time to finish because of the detail. The book is out of print but Amazon have a few second hand copies.