In the Brothers Grimm tale of 'The Vagabonds' a good innkeeper learns a lesson the hard way, courtesy of a cheating cock and hen.
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Ep. 799 - The Turnip - A Brothers Grimm Folktale
In the Brothers Grimm tale of 'The Turnip' the pair perfectly encapsulates the brother dynamic and has simply the most delicious twist I've come across ever.
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Ep. 681 - Bishop Willigis - A German Folktale
'Bishop Willigis' is a story from Germany that reminds us to all be proud of where we come from, no matter where that may be.
Ep. 680 - The Bells of Speyer - A German Folktale
'The Bells of Speyer' is a story about two German Emperors and the church bells that tell their worth.
Ep. 679 - The Little Man at the Angel's Pillar - A German Folktale
This week is all about more historical tales from Germany and Wilhelm Ruland's "Legends of the Rhine". We start with 'The Little Man at the Angel's Pillar', the story of a layman who questions the wisdom of a master and gets his immortal comeuppance.
Ep. 637 - The Wolf and The Man - A German Folktale
In 'The Wolf and The Man' we learn how animals may perceive human technology, specifically hunting technology.