This is the Story about the rabbit on the moon from Vietnam as told and translated by Luong Ngoc Quynh for the Stars of Asia project in 2009 during International Year of Astronomy.
Nov 18th: The Legend of the Rabbit on the Moon
Folklore Archive
Jun 14th: Corona Borealis: The Pot Star from Bali
This is a folklore from Bali, Indonesia about Corona Borealis. The story is part of the Stars of Asia Project during the International Year of Astronomy 2009
May 26th: Polaris and the Big Dipper Story From Mongolia
Today we have story about the origin of Polaris and Big Dipper in Mongolia.
Feb 10th: The Birth of the Brightest Morning Star and the Evening Sparkle Stars
Today’s podcast we have a folklore from Mongolia about the birth of the brightest morning star and the evening sparkle stars.
Sep 28th: Cuoi, The Man on the Moon
This is a folklore from Vietnam about Cuoi, a man who lives in the Moon. Another interpretation that Moon is occupy by man.
Aug 13th: The Monk’s Star
Today we will have a folklore from Korea about Canopus or Alpha Carinae. #folklore
Jul 31st: The Battle of the Sun and the Moon
This is a folklore from Mentawai at the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia, about people’s interpretation of the sun and the moon as well as why they have hotter days.
Jun 10th: Encore: Kala Rahu The Giant
This is a famous tale from Bali about the eclipse of the moon. This tale is strongly influenced by Indian (Hindu) Culture. There are many versions of this tale with some slight differences. Javanese Culture also has very similar tale like this.
Sep 23rd: Name of Planet & Wuku: The Story of Prabu Watugunung
This is a story from java about 7 days cycle in Javanese calendar.
Sep 17th: Venus, The Morning Star: The Story of Manarmakeri
This is a legend from Papua, about Sampari, the morning star (or Venus).