One of my favorite fairytales (and one of the very first I read way back in 2016) 'Hans in Luck' is the story of a man who gradually loses everything, but still praises his "good luck".
Ep. 852 - The Golden Bird - A Brothers Grimm Fairytale
'The Golden Bird' is a classic tale from the Brothers Grimm about a boy who just won't listen to the good advice from an enchanted fox, until he really has no choice.
Ep. 851 - The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab - A Japanese Folktale
'The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab' is a story of betrayal and revenge, all over a persimmon.
Ep. 850 - The Sagacious Monkey and the Boar - A Japanese Folktale
'The Sagacious Monkey and the Boar' is a story in the tradition of 'Old Sultan', one of my favorite pieces of folklore.
Ep. 849 - Momotaro, or the Story of the Son of a Peach - A Japanese Folktale
I've shared a shorter version of the tale of Momotaro before, but like most great legends there's always more of their story to be shared. This is 'Momotaro, or the Story of the Son of a Peach'.
Ep. 847 - The Jersey Devil - An American Folktale
Today is my daughter's 10th birthday (and second Covid birthday) so she's commandeered the podcast to tell you a story about a local creature that she's fascinated by. Note: This episode is ironically not suitable for small children. Additional Note: She chose this story all by herself and seeing that it's her birthday we rolled with it.
Ep. 846 - How to Tell Corn Fairies If You See 'em - An American Fairytale
Today's story from "Rootabaga Stories", 'How to Tell Corn Fairies If You See 'em' is the first tale where Carl Sandburg breaks the 4th wall, by introducing us to both the author and his young audience.
Ep. 845 - Sand Flat Shadows - An American Fairytale
This week we're completing Carl Sandburg's "Rootabaga Stories", beginning with a unique story of creation, shadows, and secrets - 'Sand Flat Shadows'.
Ep. 844 - Boots who ate a Match with the Troll - A Norwegian Folktale
In today's final folktale from Norway we have a classic tale of a third son outwitting a Troll.