We end the week with the saddest tale of love and loss I've ever told on the podcast - 'St. George's Linden'.  Host  Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at  Support The Folktale Project

Legends of the Rhine - St. George's Linden

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:   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 Herd Boy and The Weaving Maiden

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:   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 World's Beauty - An Armenian Folktale

Over a decade after the release of my free 8bit album - which has been used in thousands of games, projects, and videos - I'm finally beginning my next album! 
Inspired by the beauty of soundtracks like Celeste, Hollow Night, and Minecraft, this album will be made up of wistful melodies, lush orchestral arrangements, and haunting piano tunes. 

There's a Power Here

Folklore Tapes Ceremonial County Series Vol.II - Suffolk | Dorset

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

The Fairy Orlanda

'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:   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 Horse-Dew and the Witch - A Turkish Fairytale

'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

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)

Legends of the Rhine - St. George's Linden

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