South Asian Folklore
This demon king from the Hindu epic Ramayana kidnapped Sita, leading to a legendary battle with Lord Rama.
Who is Ravana?
This Chinese dragon represents power, strength, and good fortune, and is often associated with emperors.
What is the Loong?
This Indian leader led the country to independence from British rule through nonviolent civil disobedience.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
This trickster figure from Filipino folklore is known for playing pranks and outwitting others, often represented as a small, mischievous boy.
Who is Juan Tamad?
This Indian monk and philosopher is known for spreading Hinduism to the West through his famous speech at the 1893 Parliament of World Religions in Chicago.
Who is Swami Vivekananda?
In the epic Mahabharata, this warrior prince was known for his unwavering dedication to duty, even facing his own family in battle.
Who is Arjuna?
In Japanese mythology, this goddess of the sun hid in a cave after her brother’s mischief, plunging the world into darkness.
Who is Amaterasu?
This Indian reformer played a pivotal role in drafting the Indian Constitution and was a prominent advocate for Dalit rights.
Who is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
This mythical creature from Filipino folklore is a shape-shifter that transforms into a terrifying monster at night, feeding on blood and flesh.
What is the Aswang?
The first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Pakistan and a symbol of modern leadership in the Muslim world.
Who is Benazir Bhutto?
This snake deity is worshiped across India and Nepal, often depicted as a cobra and believed to bring fertility and prosperity.
Who is Nagini or Naga?
This famous shape-shifting fox spirit in East Asian folklore often takes on the form of a beautiful woman and is known for its cunning.
What is the Kitsune (Japan) or Huli Jing (China)?
Known as 'the Iron Lady of India,' this Prime Minister was known for her bold decisions, including the 1971 war with Pakistan.
Who is Indira Gandhi?
This Filipino revolutionary leader was one of the key figures in the Philippine fight for independence from Spain.
Who is Andrés Bonifacio?
He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and is known for his advocacy of nonviolent resistance and religious pluralism.
Who is Rabindranath Tagore?
This famous king, featured in Jain and Buddhist traditions, renounced his kingdom to live as an ascetic and seek enlightenment.
Who is King Bharata?
The Korean tale of the rabbit and the moon tells how this creature was seen on the moon after being rewarded by the moon deity for the rabbit's selflessness.
What is the Jade Rabbit?
A visionary Indian scientist, he is often called the 'Missile Man of India' for his work in India's defense technology.
Who is A.P.J. Abdul Kalam?
This giant serpent/bird from Visayan mythology is said to carry the world on its back, known to cause eclipses and earthquakes.
What is the Bakunawa/Minokawa?
This freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu was a key figure in India's independence struggle and is remembered for his defiance of British rule.
Who is Subramania Bharati?
In Bengali folklore, this goddess of snakes is worshipped for protection against snake bites and illness.
Who is Manasa?
This mythological Chinese archer is known for shooting down nine of the ten suns, saving humanity from disaster.
Who is Hou Yi?
This Nobel Prize-winning Indian economist is known for his work on welfare economics and poverty alleviation.
Who is Amartya Sen?
This national hero of the Philippines wrote Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, novels that inspired the Philippine Revolution.
Who is José Rizal?
A prominent Indian environmentalist, she is known for her work on sustainable development, ecofeminism, and anti-globalization.
Who is Vandana Shiva?