'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:   Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at  or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at&nbsp;.  To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at ! &nbsp; &nbsp;

Urashima - A Japanese Fairytale

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:   Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at  or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at&nbsp;.  To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at ! &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Coins of Elijah - A Jewish Fairytale

Ceremonial County Series Vol.III - North Yorkshire | Devon

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:   Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at  or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at&nbsp;.  To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at ! &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Three Heads of the Well - An Englisih Fairytale

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:  Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at  or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at&nbsp;. &nbsp;

The Morning Star and the Evening Star - A Romanian Fairytale

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:  Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at  or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at&nbsp;. &nbsp;

Unlucky Daniel - A Russian Fairytale

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:&nbsp;Korean Fairy Tales Author: William Elliot Griffis  Support  The Folktale Project  by becoming a supporter on Patreon at   or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at&nbsp;. &nbsp;

Prince Sandalwood: The Father of Korea - A Korean Folktale

Lincolnshire: The Legend of Willy Howe (the fairy cup) by ADRA
East Yorkshire: Ballad of the Linksheere Commons by Thorn Wych

Ceremonial County Series Vol.IV - Lincolnshire | East Yorkshire - Sampler

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:&nbsp;  Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at  or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at&nbsp;.  To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at ! &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Lost Woman - A Blackfeet Folktale

'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:&nbsp;Old Tales from the North Authors: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe Host:   Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at  or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at&nbsp;.  To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at ! &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body - A Norwegian Folktale

Once upon a time, there was a father with three sons who had reached the age when they must go out into the world to earn their own living. When the time for parting came he gave to each of them a large melon with the advice that they open the melons only at a place where there was water nearby. The three brothers set out from their father’s house, each taking a different path. As soon as the eldest son was out of sight of the house he opened his melon. A beautiful maiden sprang out of the melon saying, “Give me water or give me milk.” There was no water nearby and neither did the young man have any milk to give her. She fell down dead.

How the Pigeon Became a Tame Bird - A Brazilian Folktale

Who says you're too old for a good fairy tale? Reading original versions of folktales and fairy tales from around the world every Monday through Friday, this podcast is for everyone who has a love of the mystery that surrounds us and the ways we try to explain it.

Theme music is Kirigami by Graham Bole. (freemusicarchive.org/music/Graham_B…_01_-_Kirigami)

How the Pigeon Became a Tame Bird - A Brazilian Folktale

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