很久以前,在日本的山里,有个老太太要去河边洗衣服。河水中流来一只漂浮的桃子,那是她见过最大的,最美丽的桃子。她带回家和她的丈夫分享。
但是,当老头尝试切割桃子时,它自己就裂开了,里面坐着一个健康的小男孩,他高兴地大笑着举起他的手臂。
这对夫妇一直渴望有个孩子,他们把他叫做桃太郎。他们以大爱养育他。桃太郎长大以后变得强壮、善良和勇敢。
有一天,村里的人告诉桃太郎,恶鬼(Oni)侵占了"Onigashima"岛,抢劫村民的东西。桃太郎无法袖手旁观。
💡 Life's Lesson from this story
当你分享勇气时,它会更加坚强。途中结识的朋友常是旅程中最宝贵的财富。
妈妈托罗能单独和鬼怪打架,但他选择了善良和公平的路。和三个朋友一起,成功了让一个人难以完成的事情。在生命中最激动人心的冒险,也有最大的挑战总是和朋友一起面对更容易。
🗺️ Cultural Context
桃太郎是日本最著名的民间英雄之一,他的故事已经有至少1600年的历史了。这个故事深受人们喜欢,桃太郎的形象出现在日本的糖果包装袋上、邮票上和雕像中。 他分享的米糕(菊次郎)仍然是长崎的一种著名纪念品。
📚 Word of the Story
- Millet — a type of grain used to make food, common in Japan and many other countries
- Demons (Oni) — creatures in Japanese stories who are often fierce but can be defeated by courage and cleverness
- Loyalty — staying faithful and helpful to someone even when things are difficult
💬 Let's Talk About It
1
Why do you think the dog, monkey, and pheasant agreed to help Momotaro?
2
What made Momotaro a good leader during the battle?
3
If you were setting off on a big adventure, which three friends would you want with you and why?