'The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body' is a familiar tale, but one that is at the same time very much its own story of love and kindness.
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Ep. 1143 - The Blue Fairy Book - The Master-Maid, Pt. 1
The next story from "The Blue Fairy Book" is a love story that makes even plot of a daytime soap opera seem simple, 'The Master-Maid'.
Ep. 1105 - The Blue Fairy Book - East of the Sun and West of the Moon, Pt. 2
In Part 2 of the classic fairytale 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon', we follow the young maiden on her hero's journey to find her Prince.
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.
Ep. 841 - Viking Tales Pt. 9 - The Sea Fight - A Norwegian Saga
In 'The Sea Fight', our last story of the week from "Viking Tales", King Harald faces his greatest challenge yet, to become King of all Norway.
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Ep. 840 - Viking Tales Pt. 8 - Gyda's Saucy Message - A Norwegian Saga
Today we get to meet Gyda, Harald's love interest, and find out just why Harald went out to become king of all Norway. We also learn the source of his nickname, Harald Shockhead.
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Ep. 839 - Viking Tales Pt. 7 - Harald's Battle - A Norwegian Saga
This week we get the warring exploits of the great King Harald in 'Harald's Battle' from "Viking Tales".
Ep. 838 - Viking Tales Pt. 6 - Harald is King - A Norwegian Saga
In our final story from "Viking Tales" this week we see a young Harald take up the throne in 'Harald is King'.
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Ep. 837 - Viking Tales Pt. 5 - Foe's-fear - A Norwegian Saga
In today's story from "Viking Tales" we're introduced to Harald's spear, 'Foe's-fear' and get a glimpse of a young Harald in battle.
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Ep. 836 - Viking Tales Pt. 4 - Olaf's Fight with Havard - A Norwegian Saga
This week we pick back up with "Viking Tales" with another story from Harald's thrall Olaf in 'Olaf's Fight with Havard'.
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