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#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: ⁠Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder⁠ Narrato...

#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 story. Source: Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales [1913] b...

#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 Podcast Shoutout: Legendary Africa by Theshira Pat...

#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, we learn why Lion should listen to his mother. So...

#philippines #folktale Today 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 better let them. Source: Philippine Folk Tales b...

#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 Sound Effects: Tiny trickling forest creek (loo...

#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 by  ⁠Alcée Fortier⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann M...

#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 - Belize " by  Th...

#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 Zapsplat.com Podcast Shoutout: The Endless Knot- A...

#india #folktale Today 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 | Himachali Folk | PAHARI | Rajeev Chamba| JUNOON | S...

#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, Cecilia Narrator: 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 Pixie Weirdo Relationships lets talk about it Li...

#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 Songs - A moderately researched, moderately funny c...

#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 video song !! Sound Effects: Rambuttri Morning by Dust...

#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 Conde Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: BRUMAS (pasillo) - Camilo Torre...

#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 Eells⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Ricardo Ri...

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 by Christopher Minster Narrator: Dustin Steic...

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. Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories  by Mario Conde...

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 Zapsplat, Hua Hin Ocean by Dustin Steichmann Pictu...

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 Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: Spooky...

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 Pather Because Language : Daniel, Hedvig, and Ben Ta...

#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 Sound Effects: Let's ZZZ #3 by Dustin Steichmann...

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: Crickers by Dustin Steichmann Photo Credit: &q...

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: Ümmü Erbil - Baga Gel Bostana Gel Sound Effects:...

#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: Lakota Sioux Prayer-Song: Nathan Blindman, Unci Ri...

#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 doing so, he is foolish and loses his abilit...