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Ep. 652 - The Cock That Wished to Become Pope - An Italian Folktale
Jan 15

Jan 15 Ep. 652 - The Cock That Wished to Become Pope - An Italian Folktale

Daniel Scholz
Italian Folktales

'The Cock That Wished to Become Pope' is a story that ends in a most logical way, and yet you're still not fully expecting it.

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Ep. 651 - The Doctor's Apprentice - An Italian Folktale
Jan 13

Jan 13 Ep. 651 - The Doctor's Apprentice - An Italian Folktale

Daniel Scholz
Italian Folktales

I love a good story where a character tries so hard to be right about something but in the end is proven a fool. And the Italian tale of 'The Doctor's Apprentice' is an almost perfect example.

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Ep. 650 - Dyjhicon: the Coward-Hero - An Armenian Folktale
Jan 10

Jan 10 Ep. 650 - Dyjhicon: the Coward-Hero - An Armenian Folktale

Daniel Scholz
Armenian Folklore

Dyjhicon is in some ways an Armenian version of 'The Brave Little Tailor', but in many others it is 100% its own tale of a fool who stumbles his way to great things.

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Jan 8
Jan 8 Ep. 649 - The Golden-Headed Fish - An Armenian Folktale

Daniel Scholz
Armenian Folklore

'The Golden-Headed Fish' is a story that's quite a ride, particularly in it's ending. Although I'll admit it is a bit problematic in it's description of a main character who happens to be a person of color.

Ep. 648 - Simon, The Friend of Snakes - An Armenian Folktale
Jan 6

Jan 6 Ep. 648 - Simon, The Friend of Snakes - An Armenian Folktale

Daniel Scholz
Armenian Folklore

Simon (of the Armenian tale 'Simon, The Friend of Snakes') is definitely a friend of the snakes, and being such he gets a wonderful reward indeed!

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Ep. 647 - Old Santeclaus with Much Delight - A Christmas Folktale
Dec 27

Dec 27 Ep. 647 - Old Santeclaus with Much Delight - A Christmas Folktale

Daniel Scholz
Christmas Folklore

Our final folktale for the year, 'Old Santeclaus with Much Delight', is a glimpse of Santa well before Clement Clarke Moore's portrayal in 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' and shows a much harsher Santa.

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Ep. 646 - Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse - A Christmas Folktale
Dec 25

Dec 25 Ep. 646 - Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse - A Christmas Folktale

Daniel Scholz
Christmas Folklore

One of my favorite parts of "A Christmas Carol", 'Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse' is the story of what sounds like one outrageous office party.

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Ep. 645 - A Visit from St. Nicholas - A Christmas Folktale
Dec 23

Dec 23 Ep. 645 - A Visit from St. Nicholas - A Christmas Folktale

Daniel Scholz
American Folktale, Christmas Folklore

As another year comes quickly to a close we have our traditional reading of Clement Clarke Moore's 'A Visit from St. Nicholas'.

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Ep. 644 - Blondine Pt 10 - The Journey and Arrival - A French Folktale
Dec 20

Dec 20 Ep. 644 - Blondine Pt 10 - The Journey and Arrival - A French Folktale

Daniel Scholz
French Folktale, Comtesse de Ségur, Old French Fairy Tales

The conclusion of the French fairy saga "Blondine" is absolutely, completely and totally worth it as we discover the final fate of Beau-Minon and Bonne-Biche.

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Ep. 643 - Blondine Pt 9, The Tortoise - A French Folktale
Dec 18

Dec 18 Ep. 643 - Blondine Pt 9, The Tortoise - A French Folktale

Daniel Scholz
French Folktale, Comtesse de Ségur, Old French Fairy Tales

In 'The Tortoise' our heroine the final leg of her journey in the penultimate chapter of the French fairytale saga, "Blondine".

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