The Folktale Project

Oct 7

Oct 7 Ep. 1064 - Legends of the Rhine - The Cathedral Builder of Cologne, Pt. 2

Fable, Fairy Tale, Fairytale, History, Legends, Legends of the Rhine, Literature, Myths

In today's conclusion of 'The Cathedral Builder of Cologne' we discover the result of the bet between Master Gerhard and the Devil.

Oct 5

Oct 5 Ep. 1063 - Legends of the Rhine - The Cathedral Builder of Cologne, Pt. 1

Daniel Scholz

Fable, Fairytale, Folklore, German Folktale, History, Legends, Legends of the Rhine, Literature

Yet another "deal with the Devil" in the Rhine valley, but this time Master Gerhard of Ryle has a secret on his side.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Ep. 622 - Stingy Jack - An Irish Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Irish Folklore, Holiday Folklore, Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from The Folktale Project! We're celebrating, as we do every year, with a retelling of the story of the origin of the Jack o' Lantern, 'Stingy Jack'.

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Jun 26

Jun 26 Ep. 569 - The Bucket - An Italian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Italian Folktales

'The Bucket' is a story that should feel terribly familiar. However, unlike other versions, a lesson is learned where is wasn't before.

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Oct 29

Oct 29 Ep. 466 - General Moulton and The Devil

Daniel Scholz

American Folktale, Happy Halloween

Jul 30

Jul 30 Ep. 427 - The Smith and The Devil

Daniel Scholz

Russian Folktale

Jan 16

Jan 16 Ep. 93 - La Chasse Galerie, or The Bewitched Canoe

Daniel Scholz

Canadian Folktale

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Jan 10

Jan 10 Ep. 89 - The Lawyer and The Devil Monkey

Daniel Scholz

Italian Folktales

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Dec 16

Dec 16 Ep. 71 - The Dragon and His Grandmother

Oct 31

Oct 31 Ep. 38 - Jack o' The Lantern

Daniel Scholz

Irish Folklore, Happy Halloween

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