Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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A podcast mixing historical trivia and tabletop roleplaying games.
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What is Family Folktales? Think of it as story time on demand. Whether you're running errands, trying to make dinner, or getting little someones ready for bed, you can listen to a story or two. The stories may be new to you or old favorites. They may even be different, possibly gorier, versions of those stories you now share with your children. Listen, wherever you get podcasts.
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Ainkaran, popularly known as Ganesha, is a very popular God among all age groups. This podcast uses Ainkaran as a Narrator for telling Folklores and Fables from all parts of the world . These have been passed on from generation to generation through word of mouth. Hence,these are called”கர்ணபரம்பரை கதைகள்” Email your comments to: ainkaran2020@gmail.com
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This podcast is dedicated to the African tradition of oral folktales at the fireplace. We recreate the lively and engaging story sessions with live audiences and sometimes offer reflections at the end of the story. We visit families, host diverse audiences, to give you a taste of the digital version of the practice of fireplace storytelling by grannies, aunties and uncles. A lot of the episodes are narrated in English but some are told in their original languages, with a short summary of the ...
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An in-depth exploration of folktales from all parts of Africa.
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Fireside Folktales is a collaborative show that takes myths and legends from around the world and breathes life back into them, transforming them into single-season audio fiction performances. Each story is created by a different writer. Do you have a story that you want to tell? Get in touch with us! We’re looking for stories from all over the world, especially myths from regions such as Africa, South Asia, Scandinavia, Russia, South America, and more! Fireside Folktales is here to help you ...
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Stories have so much power and so does whoever controls the narrative. It is time to dissect and analyze these stories.
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Fun, captivating, Korean folktales for the whole family to enjoy! 영어로 들어보는 재미있는 한국 전래동화! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esther-song9/support
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African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo is a Webby Award-winning children's podcast of diverse short stories originating in Africa, originally passed down through generations by word of mouth. These traditional tales told with a new twist, are not only entertaining but serve to teach a lesson as well. Sometimes of a moral value and other times of survival. Tune in and share with a friend.
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This show was created to introduce the listener to folktales, myths and legends. The story will be told and the lessons will be extracted and discussed. A poetic license has been taken with each story and some will be told in an adult fashion (for those I will post adult content),so be ready to be shocked, and entertained. We are in a new time and although the wisdom is good I have adjusted some of the stories to fit the time. Here is a link to a worksheet to help you define the tales for yo ...
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Folktales by StoryTokri - An all-time collection of favorite Indian folk tales. StoryTokri means a basket of stories and this basket is meant for children of all ages and also those grown-ups who wish to re-live their childhood. Here, Sneha, the storyteller, picks up a classic folktale from the Indian culture and narrates it in a super friendly style for all the listeners. These stories can be used as bedtime stories for kids or just during any part of the day to keep them entertained. Let's ...
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Welcome to Podcast 1 of the series from my book, " Folktales from an African Childhood", a collection of stories from West Africa. This Podcast contains the introduction and 2 stories from the book.
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The WMI FolkTales podcast is an award-winning production that features improvised re-imaginings of classic folk tales from around the world set to music. Hosted by acclaimed storyteller Bill Gordh, each episode invites a guest musician to improvise a culturally-appropriate score in dialogue with Bill’s inspired re-tellings of beloved stories from around the globe, followed by a brief conversation between Bill and the guest artist. Recommended for children of all ages. WMI Folk Tales podcasts ...
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Stories are a big part of the African culture and growing up in the city of Port-Harcourt, these stories shaped my childhood. Times are different now and these bedtime stories which were passed down through generations are not as popular with children as they once were. This podcast aims to bring these stories to the new generation of African children and introduce everyone else to these wonderful stories from the motherland. The lessons and values learnt from these will never be forgotten. ...
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A man agrees to work for some dragons to provide for his suddenly-large family. Will he manage to keep his life and his large payment, or will the dragons renege on their deal?By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com
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The Ars Magica roleplaying game is currently complete, but the community is still mining great gaming material out of medieval history. The Games From Folktales podcast gives you new, odd, useful material each week, for roleplaying games set in European-styled settings. Creature statistics and transcripts are available from the blog which accompani…
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இரு நூற்றி ஆறாவது கதை: விலை கொடுத்து வாங்கின 4 ஆலோசனைகள்(Four Purchased Pieces of Advice)
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இது ஒரு துருக்கி நாட்டுக் கதை. துருக்கி நாட்டு பாதுஷா,தன்னுடைய வேலைகாரனுக்கு,வெகுமதியாக 4 தங்க நாணயங்களை கொடுக்கிறார். அப்போது அவர் ,அவனிடம் ஒரு பேரம் பேசுகிறார். ஒவ்வொரு நாணயத்திற்கும், ஒரு Advice ஆலோசனை கொடுப்பதாக சொல்கிறார். வேலைக்காரனும் 4 நாணயங்களை கொடுத்து 4 ஆலோசனைகளை பெற்று கொண்டு விடை பெறுகிறான். அப்புறம் என்ன ஆச்சு? அவனுக்கு ஏதாவது பலன் கி…
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Moshi Moshi! You're About to Meet Some Demons! (Ep. 154)
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Two fascinating phrases in Japanese that have very creepy origins. What are you really doing when you answer the phone "moshi moshi" anyway? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her b…
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The disabled wife whose son was rejected by her cowives in their husband's absence Africa, Folktales.By AIDA TUMWIINE
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Each day after dinner, the king of a certain country has a covered dish brought to him that he will not even uncover until he is completely alone. When a curious servant discovers the secret, will it go well for him or ill?By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com
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The Ars Magica roleplaying game is currently complete, but the community is still mining great gaming material out of medieval history. The Games From Folktales podcast gives you new, odd, useful material each week, for roleplaying games set in European-styled settings. Creature statistics and transcripts are available from the blog which accompani…
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A queen helps her son escape the deadly wrath of his father. When he hires a servant based on his mother’s advice, what strange circumstances will he encounter?By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com
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இரு நூற்றி ஐந்தாவது கதை: ஒரு பிராமண ஜோசியரின் அதிர்ஷ்டம் (A Brahmin Astrologer's Luck)
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இது ஒரு இந்திய நாட்டு கதை. பெங்கால் மாநிலத்தில் சொல்லப்படும் கதை. ஜோசியத்தில் திறமையான ஒரு பிராமணர் ரொம்பவே ஏழையாக இருந்தார். எவ்வளவோ முயற்சி பண்ணியும். அதிர்ஷ்டம் அவர் பக்கமே திரும்பியதில்லை. அவர் தன்னைத்தானே சமாதானப்படுத்திக் கொண்டார். என் ஜாதகப்படி இன்னும் ஆறு மாதம் நான் கஷ்டப்பட வேண்டியிருக்கும் என்று. ஆனால் அவர் மனைவி அந்த ஊரு ராஜாவை போய் பார்…
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A lazy young man wants to become rich, but isn’t willing to work. When he follows a stranger’s advice he finds success; what will happen when he thinks he knows better what to do?By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com
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Wisdom, strength, long life, riches, health, or beauty – which would you choose? Fortunatus was given such a choice; listen and find out what came of his decision!By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com
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The Tragic (or not?) Tale of Anchin and Kiyohime (Ep. 153)
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The Tale of Anchin and Kiyohime is an epic story of love, betrayal, and transformation into a serpent dragon, but there are several versions of this classic. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura…
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இரு நூற்றி நாலாவது கதை: கஞ்சன் ஜாக்கும் ஹாலோவின் விளக்கும் (Stingy Jack & Jack 'O Lantern)
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இது ஒரு அயர்லாந்து நாட்டுக் கதை. ஒவ்வொரு ஆண்டு ,அக்டோபர் 31ம் தேதி அன்று ஐரோப்பா,அமெரிக்கா நடுகளில்,ஹாலோவியன் பண்டிகையை கொண்டாடுகிறார்கள். அன்று, குழந்தைகளுக்கு இனிப்பு பண்டங்கள் கொடுப்பார்கள். இரவில்,வீட்டு வாசல்களில்,பூசணிக்காயை குடைந்து, அதற்குள், விளக்குகளை வைப்பார்கள். பூசணிக்காய்க்கு வெளியே கோரமான உருவங்களை வரைந்திருப்பார்கள். எதற்காகாக? வெளி…
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A prince falls in love with a maiden who transforms into a pea-hen. When she disappears, how long will he search and how far will he go to find her?By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com
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495 - Wonderful London's Late Night Satanist
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The youngest of twelve sons, no one expects anything of Esben. How many times will he have to save his brothers before they realize how much they need him?By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com
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Hokkaido Yōkai and Mythical Creatures (Ep. 152)
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The northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido, also has its own brand of yōkai and mythical creatures. Here I talk about seven of them. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books inc…
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The orphan child who was tortured by the step mother by keeping him in the tall tree in the middle of the lake Africa, Folktales.By AIDA TUMWIINE
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497 - Goethe - The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus
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இரு நூற்றி மூன்றாவது கதை: இரண்டு கல்தச்சர்கள் (Two Stonecutters)
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இது ஒரு ஜப்பானிய நாட்டுக்கதை. இரண்டு சகோதரர்கள்-இரண்டு பேரும் கல்தச்சர்கள். இளையவன்,எளிமையான வாழ்க்கையை விரும்புவன். மூத்தவனுக்கு ,பணக்காரனாக ஆக ஆசை. ஒரு சமயம்,வன தேவதை,அவர்களுக்கு 7 வரங்களை அளிக்கிறாள்.அந்த வரங்களை சகோதரர்கள்,எப்படி உபயோகித்தார்கள்,என்பது தான் கதை.. கதையை கேளுங்கள்...
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A witch agrees to allow a man to pick all the rampion from her garden that his pregnant wife wants – in exchange for the baby about to be born. How well can the witch control the girl once a handsome prince comes along?By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com
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A miller agrees to a bargain with a nixy, promising her the youngest thing in his house in exchange for great riches. When he returns home and discovers his wife has just given birth to a son, will there be a way to save his child?By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com
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500 - Mythic Venice Player Chapter Ashcan Audio
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Ohashi: Godly Tools or Death Bringers? ( Ep. 151)
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Discover the intricacies of Japanese chopstick etiquette and lore. Learn about godly chopsticks, taboos that can bring death, and the concept of 'wa' (harmony) in Japanese culture. Avoid social faux pas and deepen your understanding of this seemingly simple yet complex utensil. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a li…
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494 - Witch Stories - the bear and the plank
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Episode Description The Ars Magica roleplaying game is currently complete, but the community is still mining great gaming material out of medieval history. The Games From Folktales podcast gives you new, odd, useful material each week, for roleplaying games set in European-styled settings. Creature statistics and transcripts are available from the …
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Following the death of his father, a beloved prince begins paying attention to the bad influences surrounding him. After he is transformed by a fairy into a ferocious beast, will he ever regain his human form and be able to take his rightful place on the throne?By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com
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The Ars Magica roleplaying game is currently complete, but the community is still mining great gaming material out of medieval history. The Games From Folktales podcast gives you new, odd, useful material each week, for roleplaying games set in European-styled settings. Creature statistics and transcripts are available from the blog which accompani…
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The Ars Magica roleplaying game is currently complete, but the community is still mining great gaming material out of medieval history. The Games From Folktales podcast gives you new, odd, useful material each week, for roleplaying games set in European-styled settings. Creature statistics and transcripts are available from the blog which accompani…
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