Throughout history, the moon has captured the imagination of cultures across the globe. Here are some of the most enchanting lunar folk tales. 🌕
The Moon Rabbit 🐇
In East Asian folklore, a rabbit is said to live on the Moon. This tale of the Moon Rabbit is prominent in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures, where it is believed that this celestial rabbit concocts the elixir of life.
The Man in the Moon 🌝
European folklore speaks of a man who was banished to the Moon for gathering sticks on a Sunday. This story has variations across different European countries, each with its own twist on the reason for the man's banishment.
Selene and Endymion 🌖
In Greek mythology, Selene, the moon goddess, fell in love with a mortal named Endymion. She asked Zeus to grant him eternal sleep so that he would never age and she could watch over him every night as she crossed the sky.
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