Nov 4

Nov 4 Ep. 624 - The Dreamer - An Armenian Folktale

The Armenian folktale of 'The Dreamer' is a story whose pieces we've heard before, but when put together makes a fascinating tale to say the least!

Nov 1

Nov 1 Ep. 623 - The Courteous Prince - A Scottish Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Holiday Folklore, Happy Halloween

In the final Halloween folktale this week of 'The Courteous Prince' we have a love story that takes place on Halloween eve and features the kindest Prince in folklore.

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Oct 30

Oct 30 Ep. 622 - Stingy Jack - An Irish Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Irish Folklore, Holiday Folklore, Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from The Folktale Project! We're celebrating, as we do every year, with a retelling of the story of the origin of the Jack o' Lantern, 'Stingy Jack'.

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Oct 28

Oct 28 Ep. 621 - Twinkling Feet's Halloween - A Cornish Folktale

Daniel Scholz

English Fairytales, Happy Halloween, Holiday Folklore

'Twinkling Feet's Halloween' is the perfect story to start our week of Halloween folklore this year. It's an adorable tale of a pixie who loses his laugh on Halloween and looks to a jolly witch and Jack o Lantern for help.

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Oct 25

Oct 25 Ep. 620 - The Lord, St. Peter and The Apostles - An Italian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Italian Folktales

The best way I can describe 'The Lord, St. Peter and The Apostles' is as the original, Italian folklore version of "Buddy Christ" and shows Jesus as your friend who plays bad practical jokes.

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Oct 23

Oct 23 Ep. 619 - The Ingrates - An Italian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Italian Folktales

'The Ingrates' tells us about the ways of the world as it is, and not at all as we'd like it to be. And it's not the best reflection of ourselves.

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Oct 21

Oct 21 Ep. 618 - Vineyard I Was and Vineyard I Am - An Italian Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Italian Folktales

In the Italian folktale of 'Vineyard I Was and Vineyard I Am' three people handle a misunderstanding in the most adult way possible, talking through the issue at hand and not overreacting (too much).

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Oct 18

Oct 18 Ep. 617 - The Half-Chick - A Spanish Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Spanish Folklore

'The Half-Chick' is the perfect cautionary tale about being rude and dismissive to those you meet along your journey. Because everyone needs a little help sometimes.

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