The Folktale Project

Jun 22

Jun 22 Ep. 730 - The Bride of the Fountain - An Armenian Folktale

Armenian Folklore, A. G. Seklemian, The Golden Maiden

'The Bride of the Fountain' is a familiar tale featuring a young bride, jealous sisters, and injured husband that takes quite a few twists and turns.

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Jan 6

Jan 6 Ep. 648 - Simon, The Friend of Snakes - An Armenian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Armenian Folklore

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!

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Nov 6

Nov 6 Ep. 625 - The Old Woman and The Cat - An Armenian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Armenian Folklore

The nursery tale of 'The Old Woman and The Cat' is a familiar progressive folktale with a truly surprising ending, complete with a moral worthy of Aesop.

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Jun 3

Jun 3 Ep. 559 - A Wise Weaver - An Armenian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Armenian Folklore

In the Armenian tale of 'A Wise Weaver' we have a rather ingenious man save his kingdom from invasion and then politely decline the King's job offer.

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May 10

May 10 Ep. 549 - The Idiot - An Armenian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Armenian Folklore

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May 8

May 8 Ep. 548 - The Tricks of a Woman - An Armenian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Armenian Folklore

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