Today's story comes from Armenia and is kind of a love story? Maybe if you squint?
All in Armenian Folklore
'The Golden-Headed Fish' is a story that's quite a ride, particularly in it's ending. Although I'll admit it is a bit problematic in it's description of a main character who happens to be a person of color.
Ep. 648 - Simon, The Friend of Snakes - An Armenian Folktale
Simon (of the Armenian tale 'Simon, The Friend of Snakes') is definitely a friend of the snakes, and being such he gets a wonderful reward indeed!
Ep. 624 - The Dreamer - An Armenian Folktale
The Armenian folktale of 'The Dreamer' is a story whose pieces we've heard before, but when put together makes a fascinating tale to say the least!