Once Upon a Time in Flores (Myths and Legends for English Learners)

This book is a collection of traditional myths and legends from Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The stories included in this book are part of oral traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation in local communities. The purpose of this book is to help preserve traditional cultural stories from Flores, while also making them accessible to wider audiences. In addition, this book is designed to support English learning. Each story is written in English and includes vocabulary support sections to help readers improve their language skills. This book is intended for educational purposes only. The stories are adapted from publicly available cultural sources, journals, and community-shared narratives. The authors do not claim ownership of the original folklore, as these stories belong collectively to the people and cultural heritage of Flores. This resource can be used by students, teachers, English learners, and anyone interested in Indonesian culture, folklore, and traditional storytelling.