Best Dustin Steichmann Podcasts (2024)

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EP 231: Philippines- The Story of Sayen; Tree With Agate Beads; The Striped Blanket (Cole) 13:48

4h ago13:48

13:48

#philippines #folktale In the first story, a super man has a very unattractive mum and gets tricked into marrying the wrong woman. In the second story, a man finds a surprise in a cave, but on his way back, the treasures vanish. And in the final story, a Tinguian man learns why blankets shouldn’t look like bacon. Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Ma…

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EP 230: Nigeria The Cooking-Pot; The Parrot; The Ghost-Catcher (Ogumefu) 9:32

4d ago9:32

9:32

Today we are back in the book of Nigerian folklore written down by M.I. Ogumefu. In the first story, a wife gives away something she doesn’t know is invaluable. In the second story, a parrot cannot lie and causes its owners plenty of headaches. And in the third story, some nobles send societal exiles to the new capital in order to spook the king. S…

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EP 229: Louisiana- The Marriage Of Brother Rabbit (Fortier) 25:47

11d ago25:47

25:47

#louisiana #folktale In this story, rabbit likes to get drunk and beat his lioness wife. Will the elephants intervene? Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translation by ⁠⁠Alcée Fortier⁠⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: 729396__heckfricker__campfire-02 on Freesound.org Music: Old Hen Cackle by Coleman and Harper P…

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EP 228: Korea- The Sky Bridge of Birds; Longka (Griffis) 19:23

18d ago19:23

19:23

#korea #folktale In the first story, we hear the Korean version of the folktale explaining the milky way. You can hear that story in episode 159 from over a year ago. And the second story is about a dancing woman who saves the nation. Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: steady late night r…

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EP 227: Japan- The Story of Princess Hase (中将姫) (Ozaki) 19:46

25d ago19:46

19:46

#Japan #folktale #Cinderella Today we are back in the book of Japanese folklore written down by Yei Theodora Ozaki. Tonight’s story is about a princess that does everything right, but is still hated by her step mother. Like Cinderella, but from a few thousand years ago. Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki Narrator: Dustin Steichmann …

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EP 226: India- The Monkey, The Tiger, And The Princess; The Jackal And The Guana (Dracott) 10:24

1M ago10:24

10:24

#india #folktale Welcome back listeners to Sandman Stories Presents, a folklore podcast where I read you to sleep or until the next story, I’m your host, Dustin. Today we are back in the book of Indian folklore written down in the Shimla Village tales recorded by Alice Dracott. In the first story, a prince is helped out by a monkey, who wants nothi…

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EP 225: Ghana- The Robber and the Old Man; Two Leopard Stories (Baker) 10:51

1M ago10:51

10:51

#ghana #folktale Today we are back in the book of Ghanaian folklore written down by W.H. Barker. In the first story, we learn how to bull yourself out of a court case. In the second, we learn why Rams live at home while the leopard lives in the forest. And in the final story, we learn about biting the cat that feeds you and why Leopards are like na…

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EP 224: Georgia- Fate (Wardrop) 9:12

2M ago9:12

9:12

#Georgia #folktale In this story the prince is unable to find love until he unseals his fate and stabs a sick lady. Source: ⁠Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory WardropNarrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: ANDRANIK SARKAVAG TOTIK YAR Andranik sarkavag Manukyan Sound Effects: Hua Hin 4:30am by Dustin Steichmann and XC685015 - Eurasian Blue Tit - Cyanistes c…

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EP 223: Ecuador Wings of Ash, The Shuar Goddess of the Earth (Conde) 11:04

2M ago11:04

11:04

#ecuador #folklore Today we are back in the book of Ecuadorian folklore written down by Mario Conde. A big thank you to him for letting me record these stories. In the first story, we learn about the origin of biting insects. In the second story, from deep in the amazon, we learn about how the Shuar women learned to grow crops. Source: ⁠⁠Thirteen E…

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EP 222: Bengal-The Story of Swet-Basanta (Day) 24:14

2M ago24:14

24:14

#Bengal #folktale Today we are back in the book of Bengal folklore written down by Lal Behari Day. In today’s story we will learn about Swet Basanta. There are a couple of words I want you to know before we get into the story. Almirah is a closet or wardrobe. Ghataks are professional marriage brokers. Manik is a great jewel of incomparable beauty. …

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EP 221: Azores- Maria of the Forest; How Honoria Kept Her Promise (Eells) 20:29

2M ago20:29

20:29

#azores #folktale Today we are back in the book of Azorean folklore written down by Elsie Spicer Eells. In the first story, a tween king tries to kill the girl he is fated to marry. And in the second one, we get what could be a distant cousin of Snow White. Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells Narrato…

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EP 220: Armenia- The Magic Ring (Seklemian) 16:30

3M ago16:30

16:30

#Armenia #folktale In this story, a man’s kindness is repaid many fold, but is tricked out of his riches by a lying thief with echoes of Aladdin. There is also a bit of Urashima Taro (episode 76) in taking care of animals and paying people to leave them alone. And a tiny echo of episode 106 from Korea where the dog needs to keep something precious …

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EP 219: Panchatantra CH 13 Leap and Creep; CH 14 The Blue Jackal 14:08

3M ago14:08

14:08

#panchatantra #india #folktale In the last story, we heard about a man who saved some animals and was repaid, but when he saved a man, things went in another direction. In this story, we learn about a flea and a bedbug who have a hard time sharing a bed. In the second story, Victor warns Lively about Rusty's supposed plans to eat him. Source: ⁠Panc…

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EP 218: Turkey- The Storm Fiend (Kunoz) 26:56

3M ago26:56

26:56

#turkey #folktale #turkiye Today we are back in the book of Turkish folklore written down by Ignaz Kunos. This story is about a prince in need of a princess and the adventures he has getting her. Also, it has the guy with the balls of day and night in the last Armenian story. A listener said that they might be related and here’s a very similar stor…

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EP 217: Sioux- The Second Evening (Eastman) 8:23

3M ago8:23

8:23

#sioux #folktale #dakota This is the second evening and we will hear about being the loudest mouth in the pond. Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and Eastman Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: Long Frogs by Dustin Steichmann Music: Grandfather Frank Fools Crow Lakota Speech & Song - Kyle, South Dakota - 1970’s Podc…

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EP 216: South Africa- Lion and Baboon, The Zebra, and more (Honey) 10:47

3M ago10:47

10:47

#southafrica #folklore Today we are back in the book of South African folklore written down by James A Honey. In the first story, we see baboon outwit lion with a set of falsies. In the second story we learn why Baboon has a hairless back. In the third story, we learn of a time when Lion could fly, but then loses that power. And in the final story,…

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EP 215: Philippines- The Story of Kanag; The Story of the Tikgi (Cole) 16:11

4M ago16:11

16:11

#philippines #folktaleToday we are back in the book of Philippine folklore written down by Mary Cooke Cole. In the first story, the son is tired of doing his chores and has a bird brain idea. Luckily, he finds someone to chew betel nut with. And in the second story birds aren’t always what they seem. So if they ask to help you harvest rice, you had…

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EP 214: Nigeria- The Secret of the Fishing Baskets, The Ten Goldsmiths (Ogumefu) 7:41

4M ago7:41

7:41

#nigeria #folktale Today we are back in the book of Yoruba folklore written down by O.M. Ogumifu. We have two stories today. In the first, a man is kind to a stranger and is rewarded. In the second, a goldsmith has to figure out which of his ten sons deserves to inherit his wealth.Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I. Narrator: Dustin Steichmann…

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EP 213: Louisiana- The Dog and the Tiger, Brother Rabbit’s Godchild, Miss Mockingbird, Mr. Mockingbird, and Mr Owl (Fortier) 10:15

4M ago10:15

10:15

#louisiana #folktale In the first story, we get an odd mix of stories to show why tigers don’t like dogs. In the second story, Brother Rabbit is being tricky again. In the final story, Mr Owl and Mr Mockingbird are courting Ms Mockingbird. Why is Mr Owl not making any progress? Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translation…

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EP 212: Korea- Sir One Long Body And Madam Thousand Feet (Griffis) 12:11

4M ago12:11

12:11

#Korea #folktale In this story we hear about the engagement of Mr Worm and Ms Millipede and the problems that might arise in their marriage. Enjoy! Source: KOREAN FAIRY TALES BY WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: 천년의만남 그 여섯번쨰 - 여창가곡 '계면평롱' Sound Effects: Storm on Wideman Farm by Dustin Steichmann Photo Credit: "Millipede - Be…

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EP 211: Japan- The Shinansha (Ozaki) 10:05

5M ago10:05

10:05

#japan #folktale Today we are back in the book of Japanese folklore by Yei Theodora Ozaki. This story has to do with compasses, magic, and the fog of war. Source: Japanese Fairy Tales COMPILED BY by Yei Theodora Ozaki Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Sakura Sakura covered by Shub Sound Effects: Campfire in the Forest with Birds by West Wolf from …

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EP 210: India- Sheik Chilli (Dracott) 9:12

5M ago9:12

9:12

#india #folktaleToday we are back in the book of Shima folk tales by Alice Dracott. Here we have two quick stories about Sheik Chilli, who isn't the brightest, but he has a good heart. Source: SIMLA VILLAGE TALES OR, FOLK TALES FROM THE HIMALAYAS BY ALICE ELIZABETH DRACOTT Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: KAANCHI | Hoga Tumse Pyaara Kaun | Himach…

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EP 209: Ghana- Maku Mawu and Maku Fia (Baker) 8:36

5M ago8:36

8:36

#ghana #folklore In this story there are two men whose names determine their fates.Source: ⁠West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, CeciliaNarrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Awudome Cultural Group Performance, Volta Region, Ghana (part 2 of 2) Sound Effects: 10 Minute Rain by Dustin Steichmann Podcast Shoutout: The Manic …

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EP 208: Georgia- The Frog's Skin (Wardrop) 14:26

5M ago14:26

14:26

#Georgia #folklore In this story, three brothers shot arrows to find their wives. The youngest got a frog. Will they be able to be happy, husband and alewife? Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Wardrop Narrator: Dustin Steichmann მარო თარხნიშვილი - ჩაკრულო Podcast Shoutout: Getting Down and Wordy Humorous Etymological Research Probing English S…

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EP 207: Bengal- The Story of the Rakshasas (Day) 44:55

6M ago44:55

44:55

#bengal #folklore In this story, we learn about how Rakshasas and Rakshasis can be killed. We also learn a lot about two brothers, who are briefly separated, but then come back together when love is on the line. Enjoy! Source: ⁠Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: lalon video song 2017 kustia !! supper hit vide…

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EP 206: Ecuador- The Golden Hen; The Desire Of The Rocks (Conde) 9:36

6M ago9:36

9:36

#ecuador #folklore In the first story, we learn about the golden hen and what happens when you try to catch it. In the second we learn about a male and a female rock and the troubles they go through and what they really want. Source: ⁠Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma⁠ By Mario CondeNarrator: Dustin …

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EP 205: Azores- The Daughter of the King of Naples (Eells) 15:57

6M ago15:57

15:57

#Azores #folklore In this story, a prince is convinced that he wants to marry the daughter of the king of Naples. Unfortunately, he has no idea if she exists. By the time he finds out if she is around, it is about time for him to lose her. Can they finally be happy? Source:⁠ The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eel…

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EP 204: Halloween- The Devil Comes For Vico (Conde) 18:21

6M ago18:21

18:21

In this final story of Vico and the Devil, we see Vico enjoy lots of money and women, but in the end, losing his first wife turns him into the sad man he always was. His powers of healing are useless when the person he actually loves passes on. What will Vico's fate be in the end? Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories, edited by Mario Conde, translated …

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EP 203: Halloween- The Prancing Mule; The Flying Witch (Conde) 16:52

7M ago16:52

16:52

In the first story, the city is plagued by a prancing mule and the sounds of a little bell. Perhaps it has something to do with the Incan treasure buried somewhere nearby. In the second story, a religious woman has a dangerous side. Praise the lord and pass the ammo! But when she tries to cover up a naked man on the street, her whole world changes.…

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EP 202: Halloween- La Tunda (Conde) 10:23

7M ago10:23

10:23

In this story, number two of the Halloween series, Pasqual gets seduced by La Tunda. He goes out into the bush and gets hooked by the smell of shrimp. Can he be brought back? Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Halloween Horror Creepy Piano by Alex-Productions Pandas Music Sound Effects: Drone Loop by …

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EP 201: Halloween- The Enchanted Priest; The Headless Priest (Conde) 14:48

7M ago14:48

14:48

In the first story, the priest relies on the naivety of a country woman to to get what he wants, only to be condemned in death. And in the second story, a wild headless rider is scaring folks in the town and some local boys decide to get to the bottom of it. Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories, edited by Mario Conde, translated by Christopher Minster …

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EP 200: Friends of the Pod 50:41

7M ago50:41

50:41

Hey listeners, This episode is a friends of the podcast episode. I asked them to tell me about storytelling, storytellers, or stories that they like. Of course my friends went in a variety of ways and gave me all sorts of creative answers. Here are their links in order of appearance: Legendary Africa/Asian Tapestry/Once Upon a Daydream- Theshira Pa…

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EP 199: Armenia- Mirza (Seklemian) 32:47

8M ago32:47

32:47

#Armenia #folktale This is an epic about the youngest son of the king, who listens to his father’s advice and is able to defeat giants, lying princesses, and the seven headed serpent. Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia (A G Seklemian 1898) Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Nubar Folk Ensemble-Qaxhan So…

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EP 198: Panchatantra- CH 12 The Ungrateful Man 12:49

8M ago12:49

12:49

In this story, Victor tries to tell Rusty about how things that don't look dangerous can be. Even though his best friend is a vegetarian, the worms in the poop of the bull could infect Rusty's injuries. Source: Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Raag Piloo (Sitar) -by Ustad Shahid Pervez Sound Effects: Cric…

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EP 197: Turkiye- Mohamet the Bald-Head (Kunos) 14:23

8M ago14:23

14:23

In this story, Mohamet is a little bit unassuming and just wants to share things with his brother. He isn't the brightest one either. But he lucks out and gets granted magical items that will remind you of other stories with three magical gifts. Enjoy! Source: Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignas Kunoz 1917 Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Ümm…

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EP 196: Sioux- The Buffalo and the Field Mouse (Eastman) 11:06

8M ago11:06

11:06

#Sioux #folklore In this first story of a new book, Field Mouse is upset because Buffalo will come down and smash and lick up all the long grass. So they have a fight and Red Fox is there to pick up the pieces. But he gets tired of mouse too. Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and Eastman Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: …

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EP 195: South Africa- Cock and Jackal; Elephant and Tortoise; Tortoises Hunting Ostriches; The Judgement of Baboon 11:53

8M ago11:53

11:53

#SouthAfrica #folklore In the first story, Rooster tells Jackal to pray and in doing so is set free. In the second and third, we learn why tortoises aren't good to eat. In the fourth story, Tortoise thinks of a clever way to eat some ostriches. And in the fifth story, Baboon is asked to make judgement over the ripping of the tailor's clothes. In do…

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EP 194: Philippines- Gaygayoma Who Lives Up Above; The Story of Dumalawi (Cole) 19:25

9M ago19:25

19:25

#philippines #folklore Today we are back in the book of Filipino folklore collected by Mabel Cook Cole. In the first story, a couple plants such amazing sugar cane that the daughter of the sun and the moon sends down stars to go get it and ends up with a husband as well. In the second story, also from the Itneg people, a son is cast away from his h…

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EP 193: Nigeria- Oluronbi; Oranyan; The Elephant's Trunk (Ogumifu) 9:20

9M ago9:20

9:20

#nigeria #folklore In the first story, the women of the city promise a magic man many things in order to have children. One woman over promises and has to think quick to get out of it. In the second story, the king Oranyan/Oranmiyan has to go away, but when he is thought to be dead, his son must choose what to do. And in the third story we learn ab…

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EP 192: Louisiana- Mr Monkey the Bridegroom; The Tortoise; Brother Hyena, Brother Rabbit, and the Birds' Eggs (Fortier) 9:05

9M ago9:05

9:05

#louisiana #folklore In the first story, Mr Monkey is about to get married, but his friend mucks things up. In the second, a tortoise turns to stone, and in the third, Brother Hyena learns why eating eggs should be a secret. Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translationby Alcée Fortier Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Lo…

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EP 191: Korea- Old Timber Top (Griffis) 25:10

9M ago25:10

25:10

#korea #folklore In this story, a Korean lumber merchant learns what it means to grab work by the horns when he gets turned into a bull. Everything is solved when he comes upon some turnips. Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: 해.품.달. 커버영상. (피리.생황) kim bo ri by THE DADAM ART CINEMA Sound Effects: A…

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EP 190: Japan- The Farmer and The Badger (Ozaki) 16:37

10M ago16:37

16:37

#Japan #folkloreToday we are back in the book of Japanese fairy tales written down by Yei Theodora Ozaki. In today’s story, an old farming couple are bothered by a badger. He isn’t just any badger though, and their friend rabbit is needed for revenge. Source: Japanese Fairy Tales COMPILED BY by Yei Theodora Ozaki Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: …

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EP 189: India- The Rabbit and the Barber; Rupa and Bisuntha (Dracott) 12:20

10M ago12:20

12:20

#india #folklore In the first story we see a trading up story, which works well for the rabbit until it doesn’t. In the second story, two brothers are kicked out by a mean step mother and worthless father, but they turn this into an opportunity to improve their own lives. Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott Narrator: Dustin Stei…

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EP 188: Ghana- Kwofi and the Gods; The Lion and The Wolf (Barker) 8:31

10M ago8:31

8:31

#ghana #folklore In the first story, Kwofi loses his mother and is treated horribly by his step mother. But the gods have a reward for him, by leaving him out. And in the second story, a wolf is eating an old woman’s sheep, and she finds help in a strange companion. Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia …

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EP 187: Georgia- The Good For Nothing (Waldrop) 11:24

10M ago11:24

11:24

#georgia #folklore In this story, there is a terrible couple. The husband sets off to not be in the house any more and he comes across a wishing stone. This stone can get him all sorts of wonderful things. But what will his wife say? and what about the king who wants everything? Don't worry, the good for nothing has a plan. Source: Georgian Folk Ta…

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EP 186: Ecuador- Sea Foam; The Enchanted Orange Tree (Conde) 10:39

11M ago10:39

10:39

#ecuador #folklore In the first story, we learn about a Pre-Colombian fortune teller, who foretells the end of an empire. She is born of the sea and returns to the sea. In the second story, a boy dismisses tales of a strange orange tree. It is the most delicious oranges ever, but you cannot take it away. The boy learns his lesson quickly. Source: T…

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EP 185: Bengal- The Indigent Brahman (Day) 17:47

11M ago17:47

17:47

#bengal #folklore In this story, a faithful brahman makes a plea to the goddess Durga to help him make a good life for his wife and kids. He is gifted a magic bowl that gives unending food. He loses it to a shop keeper, but Durga gives him a back up that gives unlimited demons. Can he make things right? Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Da…

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EP 184: Azores- Manoel Little Bean; The Necklace of Pearls (Eells) 20:25

11M ago20:25

20:25

#azores #folkore In the first story, a couple wishes for a child, even if it is the size of a bean. This Tom Thumb like child comes to them and then goes through a few tough days before he can lead his parents to untold riches. In the second story, Francisco is a young man living with his mom. He fishes to provide for them both. One night, he hears…

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EP 183: Armenia- The Dragon Child and The Sun Child (Seklemian) 21:36

11M ago21:36

21:36

#Armenia #folklore A king is upset because he cannot have a child. One day he sees a snake family and is so made that he curses at them because he is unable to have kids. His wife gives birth to a child, but it is a dragon child that needs meat to eat. Enter a fair maiden, a tricky mother in law, a spoiled hunter cursed by the sun, and the sun itse…

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EP 182: Panchatantra-CH 11 The Weaver Who Loved a Princess (Loss of Friends) 33:50

11M ago33:50

33:50

In this chapter of the Panchatantra, Victor tells the story of a weaver who falls in love with a princess, who is way out of his league. To win her over, he dresses up as Vishnu, and with the help of his friend's flying Garuda machine, he is able to convince the princess that he really is Vishnu. This goes great until the king finds out about her b…

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