Sandman Stories Presents

#sleepingbeauty #stepmom #magic In this story, a mother asks her attendant who is beautiful. When he sees her daughter, he cannot tell a lie and says that she is the most beautiful. A three brothers and two hairpins later, the daughter looks to be dead. Can the Shahzada bring her back to life? Source: ⁠⁠Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignácz Kúnos⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Galata Meyha...

#beaver #sun #folktale First Story: We learn that the moon was a woman, until she met the sun. Second Story: We learn why beavers and bears don't make good spouses for humans. Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Charles A. Eastman and Elaine Goodale Eastman Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: NVTV - Native Rhythems - 'Spirit of the Dance' Sound Effects: Froggos by Dustin...

#moon #punshment #safety In this story, a woman tries to protect her fruit, but instead almost loses her son. Luckily, the moon is there to protect him. Source: The flame tree and other folk-lore stories from Uganda by Baskerville, Rosetta Gage (Harvey) Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: Crickets and rain by Dustin Steichmann Music: IKOCE TETYANG GROUP PRESENTERS Podcast Shoutout: That&#39...

#epic #india #panchatantra In this set of stories, a bird learns when enough is enough, a thief gets smoked out, and a crane loses everything. Will Victor get the lesson? Source: The Panchatantra by Arthur W. Ryder Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Pyar tumhara Baba pran hai mera B K Nisha Sound Effects: 405515__lasdimot__nc-night-forest on Freesound.org Photo Credit " Mimosa tree flowers &q...

#why #elephants #princess Right and Might: talks about who has power in a forest. Why the Lip of the Elephant Droops: talks about why elephant lips droop. How a Dead Tiger Killed the Princess: tells us of the danger in every whisker. The Monkeys and the Crabs: tells about the bead feelings between monkeys and crabs. Source: Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India, by Katherine Neville Fleeson Narrator: Du...

#giants #rivers #creation In the first story, the monk keeps asking for a little bit more. Finally, the daughter of the house gives in, and three babies are born. In the second story, a giant tries to get dressed, but in a moment of stomach troubles, he instead creates the rivers and the mountains. And in the third story, a boy helps out other living creatures and is rewarded with a wonderful wife...

#monkey #trickster #why In this story, we learn why the jellyfish has no bones. He used to have a shell, you know, but because monkeys are so smart, the jellyfish lost everything. Always check to see if the monkey is packing his liver or not! Source: The Japanese fairy book by Ozaki, Yei Theodora Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: SCO音乐摘录 - Song of Night 《夜歌》 Sound Effects: Down Chaweng by...

#beauty #magic #lesson In this story, a young lad is smitten with beauty. He's absolutely head over heels for this cruel woman who keeps taking everything he has. It is up to the old lady from the neighborhood to get his horned head straight. Source: The Laughing Prince: Jugoslav Folk and Fairy Tales by Parker Fillmore Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: U Stambolu Na Bosforu [Bosnian Folk Song...

#widow #karma #india In the first story, a rajah strolls the bazaar to get knowledge about troubles. But does he really understand the widow? In the second story, the weak husband goes along with the cruel step-mother and they dump their daughters. What karma will come to them? Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Arshad Ali Khan Classical Raag...

#wisdom #thieves #royalty In today's story, two thieves go walking, and the smaller one does the stealing. One accident later, the little thief is alone in trying to outwit the king. He does such a good job, that he outwits the king of another land. Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Scott Wardrop Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: Froggoes by Dustin Steichmann Music: მარო თარხნიშვილი...

#intelligence #trading #canada In this story, a brother's wisdom is overlooked by his two older brothers. They have their eyes on the prize, the chief's marriable daughter. Will they be smart enough? Source: Canadian Fairy Tales by Cyrus Macmillan Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: The WHITE EARTH SONG in Ojibwe (Gaa-waabaabiganikaag) by BOOZHOO NANABOOZHOO Sound Effects: steady late night...

#ghost #marriage #money In the first story, a man's position is taken by his doppelgänger. Can he find a worthy judge to restore his life? And in the second story, a poor barber is having trouble taking care of a whole household. With the help of his wits and a slow ghost, he is able to make a quick buck. Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound effects:...

#stepmom #giant #magic In this story, a boy is warned not to go hunting in the black mountains. He does, and a whole saga begins. Enjoy! Source: The Golden Maiden, and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A. G. Seklemian Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: LIVE: Komitas | Armenian National Melody Sound Effects: Tiny trickling forest creek (loopable) by Mjeno -- https://freesound.or...

#magic #imposter #love In this story, a prince takes a stroll in the countryside after finding his drunken twin. This trip will lead to his own son's death. Will there be a happy ending? Source: ⁠Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignácz Kúnos⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Ertugrul Ghazi (Soundtrack) | Leo Twins | The Quarantine Sessions Sound Effects: jungle_twilight.wav by jujulj -- htt...

#firstman #sioux #war In the first story, Boy Man is restored to life. In the second story, Boy Man has a war with the animals. Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Heart Songs - 84 Immanuel's Star - Native American Style Flute Improvisations by Ken McGarity Sound Effects: Wisconsin_Frogs_short2.wav by caroliney -- https://freesound.org/s/697270/...

#leopard #uganda #folktale In the first story, we have two men who need each other. But who needs the other one more? In the second story, we learn about why leopards and dogs are not friends. And in the final story, we learn about the tricky nature of leopards, rabbits, and monkeys. Source: The flame tree and other folk-lore stories from Uganda by Baskerville, Rosetta Gage (Harvey) Narrator: Dust...

#blossom #monk #marriage In chapter 25, we see a monk hold sway over the king. In chapter 26, his advisor comes back and tells a story to help the king see his errors. In chapter 27, we see that apples only fall from apple trees. Source: ⁠The Panchatantra by Arthur W. Ryder Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Ghei Chhand Makarand - Jake Charkey North Indian Cello Hindustani Classical Gayaki Ang Sou...

#laos #forest #treasure In this first set of stories, we learn of a girl with a lot of boon (merits), a mountain with treasures, and why there are big stones laying around. Source: Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India, by Katherine Neville Fleeson Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Champa2 Sound Effects: jungle_twilight.wav by jujulj -- https://freesound.org/s/398216/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Pod...

#korea #stars #eclipse In the first story, we get the origin of the sun and the moon. In the second story, we get the reasons for eclipses. In the third story, we get seven sons being good lads who are rewarded for their kindness. Source: Folktales from Korea by Jeong In-Seob Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: 천년의만남 그 여섯번쨰 - 여창가곡 '계면평롱' Sound Effects: campsite quiet hut n...

#dogs #treasure #japan In this story, an old couple dotes on their loving dog. They are rewarded, but a jealous neighbor has it out for them. Source: The Japanese Fairy Book/The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Flower Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Kanda Matsuri 神田祭 2025 人間国宝 望月左武郎 (Living National Treasure Mochizuki Saburō) Nagauta Kanda Matsuri Sound Effects: 10 mi...

#yugoslavia #prince #fairytale In this story, a princess is being brought up in a castle. But she is surrounded by fuddy duddies and just wants someone who can make her laugh. Isn't that what most people want? Source: The Laughing Prince: Jugoslav Folk and Fairy Tales Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: THE SOIL AND SOUL OF CROATIA Vincent Moon / Petites Planètes Sound Effects: Frogs_01.WAV by...

#sufi #india #pearl Story 1: A tragedy reversed Story 2: Faithless father Story 3: The good in bad Story 4: Bad luck Story 5: Repaid debts Source: Simla Village Tales by Alice Dracott Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Sreevidhya Chandramouli with Poovalur Sriji South Indian Classical Music from Oregon Sound Effects: Morning Surf at Boracay, Philippines.wav by nervousneal -- https://freesound.org/...

#gold #apple #fortune In the first story, a childless couple gets the wrong kid and still does the right thing. In the second story, a boy solves three riddles and the king gets to keep his head. Source: ⁠GEORGIAN FOLK TALES by Marjorie Wardrop⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: VANDA Sound Effects: Campfire 02 by HECKFRICKER -- https://freesound.org/s/729396/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Podca...

#canada #spiderman #heaven In this story, we learn about a weaver that gets tired of weaving. Source: Canadian Fairy Tales by Cyrus MacMillan Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Are you from Bevan An old BC folk song performed by Daniel von Schulmann Sound Effects: Amazon Forest - only crickets and cicadas by ricardoemfield -- https://freesound.org/s/737938/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4....

#bengal #thief #camel In part two of this story, we learn about how the son of the older thief becomes the best thief in town. Source: ⁠Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: ⁠Guru Na Bhoji Mui গুরু না ভজি মুই by- Milan Mondal⁠ Sound Effects: Crickers by Dustin Steichmann Podcast Shoutout: Reddit on Wiki Listener Shoutout: Kumasi Ghana