The Folktale Project

Apr 12

Apr 12 Ep. 858 - How the Tiger Got His Stripes - A Brazilian Fairytale

Daniel Scholz

Elsie Spicer Eells, Fairy Tale, Fairytale, Folklore, Brazilian Folklore

May 29

May 29 Ep. 720 - How the Monkey Escaped Being Eaten - A Brazilian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Brazilian Folklore, Elsie Spicer Eells

The Brazilian story of 'How the Monkey Escaped Being Eaten' has just the best depiction of children that I've ever read. And, of course, the most amazing monkey ever.

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May 27

May 27 Ep. 719 - How the Giantess Guimara Became Small - A Brazilian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Brazilian Folklore, Elsie Spicer Eells

'How the Giantess Guimara Became Small' is a Brazilian story about how the Princess of the Giants falls in love with a much, much smaller man.

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May 25

May 25 Ep. 718 - The Fountain of Giant Land - A Brazilian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Brazilian Folklore, Elsie Spicer Eells

'The Fountain of Giant Land' is the familiar story of three Princes off to find a magical item to heal their father with a very special twist.