Stories About The Sun

The collection of stories about the Sun offers various perspectives on its influence and its interactions with other natural elements and characters. These stories explore themes of nature, conflict, magic, and growth.

One key theme is the relationship between the Sun and plants. In The Daisy Follows Soft the Sun, a daisy follows the Sun throughout the day, showing its affection as it draws closer to him at sunset. Similarly, Leaf Green and Sunbeam explains the process of photosynthesis, where plants use sunlight to create food and ultimately contribute to the formation of coal. The Sun is also central to the life cycles of plants, as seen in How the Sunflower Became an Outcast, where the Sunflower’s actions lead to its exclusion from the garden community, in contrast to the welcoming of Honeysuckle.

The Sun’s effect on weather and the environment is another recurring theme. In The Frogs’ Complaint Against the Sun, the frogs protest to Jupiter about the Sun’s drying influence on their home. The Wind and the Sun features a competition between the Wind and the Sun, where the Sun’s warmth proves more effective at removing a traveler’s cloak than the Wind’s force. The Sun and the Thunder showcases the Sun’s playful interaction with Thunder, affecting the weather on Earth.

Stories of myth and magic also explore the Sun’s powers. Clytie, the Sunflower Nymph tells of a nymph who becomes a sunflower due to her devotion to the Sun. How Old Witch Neda Stole the Moon and the Sun is a tale of a witch who steals both the Moon and the Sun, causing darkness until a brave star rescues them. In The Moon and the Thunder, a young woman discovers the truth about her secret lover, the Moon, and the resulting celestial myths explain their size and behavior.

There are also stories that address the Sun’s role in personal growth and relationships. In Little Johnny’s Rainy Day Adventure, Johnny learns to find joy in the rain, which eventually leads to a rainbow and sunshine. Similarly, The Pot of Gold features children learning to embrace the rain and discovering the sunshine that follows. Lastly, East of the Sun and West of the Moon follows a young woman’s journey to rescue her cursed lover, the White Bear, who is revealed to be the Sun’s brother.

These stories offer diverse representations of the Sun’s role in nature, myth, and personal transformation.