Yet another "deal with the Devil" in the Rhine valley, but this time Master Gerhard of Ryle has a secret on his side.
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Ep. 1062 - Legends of the Rhine - Jan and Griet
'Jan and Griet' is certainly not a love story, but it is the tale of what "might have been".
Ep. 1046 - Legends of the Rhine - The Minstrel of Neuenahr, Pt. 2
In the second part of 'The Minstrel of Neuenahr' we leave behind young love for war and despair. A typical love story in German folklore.
Ep. 1045 - Legends of the Rhine - The Minstrel of Neuenahr, Pt. 1
'The Minstrel of Neuenahr' is a story in two parts, and this one is eternally hopeful and filled with young love.
Ep. 1036 - Legends of the Rhine - The Brothers, Pt. 2
Today on the podcast we have the final part of our story of love, honor, and duty in Wilhelm Ruland's 'The Brothers'.
Ep. 962 - One Hour in Advance - A German Folktale
Our final story from Germany this week, 'One Hour in Advance' is a quick tale all about the quick thinking of a watchman in the attempted takeover of Basle.
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Ep. 960 - The Petrified Alp - A German Folktale
This week I'm revisiting my favorite collection of German folklore, "Legends of the Rhine", beginning with a story of deception gone wrong in 'The Petrified Alp'.