Myths & Legends Italian Stories
Read 9 myths & legends Italian stories across A1, A2, B1, B2.
La Fontana che Non Si Asciuga Mai
A thirsty girl discovers a magical fountain in the park that never runs dry.
Il Giardino di Re Laurino
A legend about why the Dolomite mountains turn red at dawn and dusk due to the magical roses of a dwarf king.
La Porta che la Befana Non Deve Trovare Chiusa
Marta discovers that an open door brings a special surprise on the night of the Befana.
Il Sale sulla Soglia
A grandmother uses a special tradition to keep her home safe, and her grandson learns about its magic.
La Sirena che Guardava Mergellina
A story about a mermaid who watches over a fisherman in Naples and must decide between her safety and his life.
La Terza Colonna di Colapesce
A young fisherman risks his boat to save a magical column beneath the sea and discovers the meaning of a mysterious bell.
La Campana che Tiene Lontano il Basilisco
A young bell ringer learns that an old bell may truly protect his village from a dangerous basilisk.
La Fata Morgana di Messina
A young man named Marco experiences a mysterious phenomenon in the Strait of Messina that changes his perspective on his home.
Il Ponte che Nessuno Attraversa di Notte
A man's journey across a cursed bridge forces him to confront a painful secret he has been keeping from his sister.