The Folktale Project

Nov 18

Nov 18 Ep. 794 - The Tea-Kettle - A Japanese Fairytale

Daniel Scholz

Fairy Tale, Fairytale, Folklore, Japanese Fairy World, Japanese Folktales

Today's story from Japan is 'The Tea-Kettle' a tale of mischief and friendship and a magical kettle.

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Jul 29

Jul 29 Ep. 746 - The Story of Jason Squiff and Why He Had a Popcorn Hat, Popcorn Mittens and Popcorn Shoes - An American Fairytale

Daniel Scholz

American Folktale, Carl Sandburg, Rootabaga Stories

Today we're following the gold buckskin whincher to its next owner to discover what power it will possess over the cistern cleaner Jason Squiff.

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Jul 8

Jul 8 Ep. 737 - The Little Grey Mouse, Pt. 2 The Fairy Detestable - A French Folktale

Daniel Scholz

French Folktale, Comtesse de Ségur, Old French Fairy Tales

In Part 2 of "The Little Grey Mouse" we meet our antagonist, the appropriately named Fairy Detestable, and learn all about our heroine's family and the curse put upon them.

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Jun 22

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

Daniel Scholz

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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Dec 20

Dec 20 Ep. 644 - Blondine Pt 10 - The Journey and Arrival - A French Folktale

Daniel Scholz

French Folktale, Comtesse de Ségur, Old French Fairy Tales

The conclusion of the French fairy saga "Blondine" is absolutely, completely and totally worth it as we discover the final fate of Beau-Minon and Bonne-Biche.

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Nov 1

Nov 1 Ep. 623 - The Courteous Prince - A Scottish Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Holiday Folklore, Happy Halloween

In the final Halloween folktale this week of 'The Courteous Prince' we have a love story that takes place on Halloween eve and features the kindest Prince in folklore.

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May 29

May 29 Ep. 557 - The Story of The Boy and The Old Woman and How the Wasp Got His Small Waist - A Nigerian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Nigerian Folklore

In the Nigerian tale of 'The Story of The Boy and The Old Woman and How the Wasp Got His Small Waist' we learn not why the wasp is, but rather why he's shaped the way he is. And the reason, according to the Hausa, is quite a tale.

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