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The Folktale Project podcast

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The Folktale Project

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  Dan Scholz  

Folklore, fairytales and legends from around the world the way they were meant to be. Brought to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Who says you're too old for a good story?

Folklore, fairytales and legends from around the world the way they were meant to be. Brought to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Who says you're too old for a good story?

 

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#1295

The Morning Star and the Evening Star - A Romanian Fairytale

Today we have a story of brotherly love and a healthy dose of mistrust. But we get a lovely story out of it. Book: Roumanian Fairy Tales Author: Various Compiler: Mite Kremnitz Editor: J. M. Percival Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>.   ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

12 MINS

12:49

24 Apr 2024

#1294

The Three Heads of the Well - An English Fairytale

This week's tale is one of my favorite versions of the "Toads and Diamonds" story - 'The Three Heads of the Well'. Book: English Fairy Tales Editor: Flora Annie Webster Steel Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

14 MINS

14:43

17 Apr 2024

#1293

The Coins of Elijah - A Jewish Fairytale

Today's story from 'Jewish Fairy Stories' is a tale all about doing good with what heaven blesses us. Something we should all certainly aspire to. Book: Jewish Fairy Stories Editor: Aunt Naomi Translator: Gerald Friedlander Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

09 MINS

09:31

10 Apr 2024

#1292

Urashima - A Japanese Fairytale

'Urashima' is the sad story of a fisherman from Japan. Sad, and yet very sweet in its telling. Book: Japanese Fairy Tales Author: Grace James Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

09 MINS

09:44

03 Apr 2024

#1291

The Horse-Dew and the Witch - A Turkish Fairytale

'The Horse-Dew and the Witch' is not only a proper love story, but there's a touch of Baba Yaga in the witch that's just perfect! Book: Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales Author: Ignácz Kúnos Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

27 Mar 2024

12 MINS

12:14

27 Mar 2024

#1290

The Fairy Orlanda

'The Fairy Orlanda' is another tale of love, this time from "Italian Popular Tales". Maybe I just don't get love stories? Book: Italian Popular Tales Author: Thomas Frederick Crane Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. ... Read more

20 Mar 2024

09 MINS

09:46

20 Mar 2024

#1289

The World's Beauty - An Armenian Folktale

Today's story comes from Armenia and is kind of a love story? Maybe if you squint? Book: The Golden Maiden Author: A. G. Seklemian Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

13 Mar 2024

15 MINS

15:17

13 Mar 2024

#1288

The Herd Boy and The Weaving Maiden

After a special announcement we get to this week's story - 'The Herd Boy and The Weaving Maiden' a tale of star crossed lovers. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

04 Mar 2024

09 MINS

09:55

04 Mar 2024

#1287

The Bird with Nine Heads

The story of 'The Bird with Nine Heads' really isn't about the titular bird, but I guess it's more memorable that way. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

01 Mar 2024

08 MINS

08:20

01 Mar 2024

#1286

The Cave of Beasts

A story of exceptionally bad parenting and the least believable "Happily Ever After" awaits you in 'The Cave of Beasts'. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

28 Feb 2024

06 MINS

06:33

28 Feb 2024

#1285

The Favorite of Fortune and the Child of Ill Luck

Today's fairytale from China is the story of a young Princess with bad luck trying to find some good luck through marriage. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

26 Feb 2024

04 MINS

04:36

26 Feb 2024

#1284

Who was the sinner? + The Magic Cask

TW: Death Today we have two stories from ancient China, the first about assumptions and the second about greed. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

23 Feb 2024

04 MINS

04:30

23 Feb 2024

#1283

How Greed for a Trifling Thing Led a Man to Lose a Great One

TW: Death, Gore Today's Chinese fairy tale tells of not being greedy. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

21 Feb 2024

06 MINS

06:05

21 Feb 2024

#1282

The Three Rhymsters

Three brothers-in-law and a drinking game lead to a bit of sexism in this Chinese tale. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

19 Feb 2024

05 MINS

05:18

19 Feb 2024

#1281

Women's Words Part Flesh and Blood

Today we begin a new story book - "The Chinese Fairy Book" with 'Women's Words Part Flesh and Blood'. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

16 Feb 2024

06 MINS

06:02

16 Feb 2024