'Mangita and Larina' is a familiar tale about two sisters and a mysterious visitor.
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Ep. 952 - The Light of the Fly - A Philippine Folktale
'The Light of the Fly' is a poem from the Philippines all about how the firefly got his lantern.
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Ep. 951 - The Passing of Loku - A Philippine Folktale
Our first tale this week from "Philippine Folklore Stories" is the story of the origin of a lizard known for its distinctive cry.
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Ep. 902 - Juan Gathers Guavas - A Tagalog Folktale
Our final tale from the Philippines this week is the story of the meanest practical joke ever, courtesy of Juan.
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Ep. 901 - The Adventures of Juan - A Tagalog Folktale
In 'The Adventures of Juan' we get the Filipino version of 'The Ass, The Table, and The Stick' brought to us by Mabel Cook Cole.
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Ep. 900 - The Story of Benito - A Tagalog Folktale
This week sees the return of Mabel Cook Cole's "Philippine Folk Tales", beginning with a story about a boy who's just looking to help his parents, but ends up a king.
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