The Folktale Project

From 'Italian Popular Tales' we have the story of practical jokes gone (in my opinion) too far with Uncle Capriano. Book: Italian Popular Tales Author: Thomas Frederick Crane Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and e...

This week we return to The Brothers Grimm with the harrowing tale of the making (and keeping) of a King. Book: Snowdrop & Other Tales Authors: Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early...

This week from China we have a sweet and short story of the cooperation between man and nature. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories...

'The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body' is a familiar tale, but one that is at the same time very much its own story of love and kindness. Title: East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North Authors: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or b...

This week we have a love story from the Blackfeet Nation. It's quite a tale brought to us by George Bird Grinnell. Title: Blackfoot Lodge Tales: The Story of a Prairie People Author: George Bird Grinnell Host:  Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject ....

Today's story is a combination of my favorite types of tales and origin story and a tale told by a grandparent to their grandchildren. That it features a bear turning human is just a bonus! Book: Korean Fairy Tales Author: William Elliot Griffis Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.c...

Today a very lucky Dan will share with you the twisted and twisting tale of 'Unlucky Daniel'. Book: Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales Author: Anonymous Illustrator: Noel L. Nisbet Translator: R. Nisbet Bain Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject...

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject .   Cli...

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and e...

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/th...

'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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktal...

'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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full...

'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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . Click the icon below to...

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project s...

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktalepr...

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . T...

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject ....

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleprojec...

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get m...

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all o...

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and ear...

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 Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full s...

Today brings the final story from "The Blue Fairy Book" - 'The Red Etin'. Enjoy! Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe...

Today's story is the second to last in The Blue Fairy Book - 'The Black Bull of Norroway'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project...

Today we have all of the stories of Jack the Giant-Killer in one epic tale. TW - lots of giant murder (obviously). Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all...