The Folktale Project

The Brothers Grimm, German Folktale

The Brothers Grimm story of 'The Duration of Life' cuts way too close for someone deep in the years of the Ass.

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Oct 4

Oct 4 Ep. 611 - The Knave of Bergen - A German Folktale

'The Knave of Bergen' is the tale of an executioner who was, thankfully, able to think on his feet.

Oct 2

Oct 2 Ep. 610 - The Cathedral Clock - A German Folktale

The magistrates in 'The Cathedral Clock' are some of the most shortsighted rulers to have ever come into power. No pun intended.

Sep 30

Sep 30 Ep. 609 - The Toy of the Young Giantess - A German Folktale

The German folktale of 'The Toy of the Young Giantess' is all about remembering to keep perspective in mind.

Aug 9

Aug 9 Ep. 588 - Eve's Various Children - A German Folktale

The Brothers Grimm, German Folktale

'Eve's Various Children' provides us a divine rationalization for some very serious classism.

Aug 7

Aug 7 Ep. 587 - The Grey Mare in the Garret - German Folklore

At first blush 'The Grey Mare in the Garret' seems like a ghost story, but in reality it's a love tale set during The Plague in "Folklore and Legends: German".

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Aug 5

Aug 5 Ep. 586 - The Bright Sun Brings it to Light - German Folklore

German Folktale, The Brothers Grimm

In 'The Bright Sun Brings it to Light' the Brothers Grimm bring us a story about the strength of a guilty man's conscience.

Apr 12

Apr 12 Ep. 537 - The Cellar of the Old Knights in the Kyffhauser - A German Folktale

Apr 10

Apr 10 Ep. 536 - Bearskin - A German Folktale

German Folktale, The Brothers Grimm

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Apr 8

Apr 8 Ep. 535 - The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage - A German Folktale