This week from China we have a sweet and short story of the cooperation between man and nature.
All in Chinese Folktale
Ep. 1267 - The Herd Boy and The Weaving Maiden
After a special announcement we get to this week's story - 'The Herd Boy and The Weaving Maiden' a tale of star crossed lovers.
Ep. 1266 - The Bird with Nine Heads
The story of 'The Bird with Nine Heads' really isn't about the titular bird, but I guess it's more memorable that way.
Ep. 1265 - The Cave of Beasts
A story of exceptionally bad parenting and the least believable "Happily Ever After" awaits you in 'The Cave of Beasts'.
Ep. 1264 - The Favorite of Fortune and the Child of Ill Luck
Today's fairytale from China is the story of a young Princess with bad luck trying to find some good luck through marriage.
Ep. 1263 - Who was the sinner? + The Magic Cask
TW: Death
Today we have two stories from ancient China, the first about assumptions and the second about greed.
Ep. 1262 - How Greed for a Trifling Thing Led a Man to Lose a Great One
TW: Death, Gore
Today's Chinese fairy tale tells of not being greedy.
Ep. 1261 - The Three Rhymsters
Three brothers-in-law and a drinking game lead to a bit of sexism in this Chinese tale.
Ep. 1260 - Women's Words Part Flesh and Blood
Today we begin a new story book - "The Chinese Fairy Book" with 'Women's Words Part Flesh and Blood'.
Ep. 684 - The King of Huai Nan - A Chinese Folktale
A search for the elixir of life, eight old men with special magical talents, and the King at the center of it all. 'The King of Huai Nan' is the perfect way to end our week of Chinese folklore.