Can you introduce some interesting characters in 'The Strange Idols Pattern and Other Short Stories'?

One of the main themes could be the exploration of the unknown. The 'strange idols pattern' might suggest something mysterious that leads to themes like discovery and the unease that comes with the unfamiliar. Another theme could be cultural differences if the idols are from a specific culture. Also, in short stories, there's often a theme of human nature, perhaps how people react to the strange idols pattern, whether it's with fear, curiosity or greed.

Sure. There might be a young dancer in it. This character is passionate about dance and through their dance journey, they face different obstacles but still keep going. There could also be an old storyteller who has a lot of wisdom and shares interesting tales with the younger generation.

Sure. In 'My Man Jeeves and Other Stories', there are many humorous and engaging tales. For example, the relationship between Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves is full of comical situations. Jeeves always manages to get Bertie out of various troubles with his wit and wisdom.

Sure. One interesting story might be about the title character, the thirteenth woman. Maybe she has some special powers or is in a unique situation that sets her apart from the others. It could be a story full of mystery and suspense.

The story of the mermaid - like creatures in Caribbean folklore is also fascinating. These mermaids are not always as friendly as the ones in some Western tales. In short stories, they can be quite dangerous. They might lure fishermen to their doom by singing enchanting songs. Their beauty hides their potentially deadly nature, and these stories are a part of the rich Caribbean folklore tapestry.

The story of 'The Greedy Dog' is also well - known. There was a dog with a bone in its mouth. When it saw its reflection in the water, thinking it was another dog with a bigger bone, it opened its mouth to snatch the 'other bone' and lost its own bone in the process. This story teaches about the perils of greed.

One interesting African myth short story is about Anansi the Spider. Anansi is a trickster figure in many African folktales. He often uses his wits to outsmart others, like when he tries to collect all the world's wisdom for himself. He goes on various adventures and gets into all sorts of tricky situations which are both humorous and teach moral lessons about greed and cleverness.

The Jataka tales are full of wonderful stories. Consider the story of the merchant and the mermaid. A merchant on a sea journey encounters a mermaid in distress. He helps her, and in return, she gives him a precious jewel. But the merchant, being an honest man, returns the jewel to its rightful place. This story teaches about honesty and the rewards of good deeds. There are also stories about animals that talk and help humans, which are both fascinating and full of moral lessons.

One well - known Indian folklore short story is about the Monkey King Hanuman. He is a central figure in the Ramayana. Hanuman is known for his great strength, loyalty and his ability to fly. He played a crucial role in helping Lord Rama rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. Another story is that of the Panchatantra tales which are full of moral lessons. For example, the story of the clever fox who outwits the other animals teaches us about using our wits in difficult situations.

In Persian mythology, there is the story of Zahhak. Zahhak was an evil king. He had two snakes growing from his shoulders. He brought great misery to his kingdom. Eventually, a hero was prophesied to defeat him. This story is full of moral lessons about the consequences of evil and tyranny.