Similar fables to King Arthur and Robin Hood in other cultures? (lemmy.world)

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Basically the title. In the US I've heard the fables of King Arthur and Robin Hood constantly. What are some other fabled heroes from antiquity that are less well known? Something from a non-Western culture.

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[-] ozoned@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

He once breast fed a flamingo back to health! TO BILL BRASKY!

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