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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Ep. 843 - Viking Tales Pt. 11 - King Harald Goes West-Over-Seas - A Norwegian Saga
In 'King Harald Goes West-OverSeas' the conclusion of the Norwegian saga of King Harald the great king goes west after the fleeing Vikings as they travel to the western islands.
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Ep. 842 - Viking Tales Pt. 10 - King Harald's Wedding - A Norwegian Saga
In 'King Harald's Wedding' Harald finally marries the saucy Gyda after ten years of battle to become the King of all Norway that she requested.
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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. 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. 834 - Viking Tales Pt. 2 - The Tooth Thrall - A Norwegian Saga
Today we get to meet Olaf, 'The Tooth Thrall' of the future king of Norway. And we get to hear the first of many stories from Olaf.
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Ep. 833 - Viking Tales Pt. 1 - The Baby - A Norwegian Saga
This week we begin our most ambitious story yet, the Norwegian saga of the first king of Norway. The story, as told to us Jennie Hall, begins with 'The Baby'.
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Ep. 801 - The Golden Goose - A Brothers Grimm Folktale
Yes, I've told the Brothers Grimm tale of 'The Golden Goose' before, but it's been years and this is a slightly different version that I enjoy much more. I hope you feel the same!
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