This week I have three stories from Tuscany, brought to us by Isabella M. Anderton, beginning with 'A Tuscan Snow White and the Dwarfs'. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

'The Miser' is the story that convinced me to tell these Russian tales this week. It's the story of how the rich stay rich. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

'The Bad Wife' is a Russian story that reads like a 1960's sitcom plot, and I couldn't stop laughing the first time I read it. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

In the first of three stories from Russia this week, 'The Three Copecks', we meet a young orphan who gains riches by hard work and a good wife by his piety. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

Our final story from Hans Christian Andersen this week, 'The False Collar' is possibly the most prototypical HCA story ever. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

You probably know it as 'The Princess and The Pea', but I personally think Hans Christian Andersen told it best in 'The Real Princess'. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

This week I'm revisiting how The Folktale Project began, with stories from Hans Christian Andersen. Beginning with one of my favorites, 'The Old House'. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

In our final ghost story from Maine, 'The Owl Tree', we have another tale of murder among the clergy. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

In today's legend from Maine we get a tale of murder and deceit, courtesy of the titular Jack Welch. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject

Last week The Folktale Project was on vacation in Maine, and it brought back three stories from that beautiful coastal state, beginning with the story of a mysterious veiled clergyman, 'Father Moody's Black Veil'. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

This week, the podcast is taking a well deserved summer vacation. But that doesn't mean there aren't stories to be shared and I'll be sharing three of the most popular from the past summer. Our final story this week is the very first story of Norse Legends and tell of the building of Asgard. This is 'Far Away and Long Ago'. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

This week, the podcast is taking a well deserved summer vacation. But that doesn't mean there aren't stories to be shared and I'll be sharing three of the most popular from the past summer. Our second story of the week is one of my favorite Norse legends. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

This week, the podcast is taking a well deserved summer vacation. But that doesn't mean there aren't stories to be shared and I'll be sharing three of the most popular from the past summer. This first story is all about the tengu, an interesting creature. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

In our final Greek myth of the week we meet a sculptor king who creates his own perfect mate. This is 'Pygmalion', but it really should be called 'Galatea'. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe.  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject. 

In the Greek myth of 'Atalanta' we see how the titular character finds love following her victory in the Calydonian Hunt. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

This week I'm bringing you three stories from ancient Greece via Jean Lang's "A Book of Myths". Our first tale is a story of love (ish) and the creation of the laurel tree - 'Apollo and Daphne'. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject

In our final story from Katharine Berry Judson's "Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest" is another creation myth, this time from the Pima peoples of Arizona. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

In today's story from the Zuni we learn more about the first humans to walk the earth. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject

This week brings three stories from Katherine Judson's "Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest", beginning with an origin of the world tale from the Zuni. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

Our final tale from Germany is the not so historical account of how Wenceslaus IV tried so very hard to not become Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe. Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

'Lorelei' is a famous German tale that I'm surprised I've never told given that the story can be found in everything from opera to musical theater to hit TV shows. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe. Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

'The Seven Maidens' was originally a story meant to dissuade young women from living life and not marrying. But, like all good tales it adapts well to a modern interpretation and is one of the most empowering stories I've found. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe.  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject. 

In our final Italian religious story of the week 'The Story of Judas' we fill in the blanks between the betrayal and death of Judas Iscariot. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

The Italian folktale of 'Pilate' tells us of the fate of Pontius Pilate following the crucifixion. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

This week we have three very religious folktales from Italy that either teach us a lesson about, or fill in some historical holes in early Christianity. In St. Peter and His Sisters we learn just who can get into heaven. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject  Overcast | Apple Podcasts | Google PlayiHeartRadio | SoundCloud | SpotifyOtto Radio | TuneIn | CastboxYouTube |Facebook |RSS

Our final tale from the Philippines this week is the story of the meanest practical joke ever, courtesy of Juan. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject Overcast | Apple Podcasts | Google PlayiHeartRadio | SoundCloud | SpotifyOtto Radio | TuneIn | CastboxYouTube |Facebook |RSS

In 'The Adventures of Juan' we get the Filipino version of 'The Ass, The Table, and The Stick' brought to us by Mabel Cook Cole. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe.  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

This week sees the return of Mabel Cook Cole's "Philippine Folk Tales", beginning with a story about a boy who's just looking to help his parents, but ends up a king. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe. Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

Today we have our final stories from Aesop's fables for the week. Next week we'll be back with three new stories from the Philippines. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe.  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

This week I'm bringing you three collections of fables from Aesop. These have a special place in my heart, and my favorite fable of all time is in this collection. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe.  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject. 

This week I'm bringing you three collections of fables from Aesop. These have a special place in my heart, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe.  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject. 

In our final two fables from Jean de la Fontaine this week we find the limits of personal freedom. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe.  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject. 

Today we have two new fables from Jean de la Fontaine that warn us about living outside of our means and bragging about our wealth. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe. Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

This week (and next) I'll be bringing you some of my favorite fables beginning this week with stories from Jean de la Fontaine. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe.  Support The Folktale Project https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject. 

Our final story from the American Revolutionary War - 'A Ride for a Bride' - is a much happier tale of a soldier and his love than Wednesday's 'Robert Lockwood's Fate'. A great way to end the week. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe.  Support The Folktale Project at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

'Robert Lockwood's Fate' is a tale of love and trust gone terribly, terribly wrong during America's Revolutionary War. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at https://folktaleproject.com/subscribe  Support The Folktale Project at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject 

This week we're reading three stories from Charles Skinner's "Myths and Legends of Our Own Land" about the American Revolution, beginning with 'The Tory's Conversion'. Subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe.  Help keep The Folktale Project going by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

For our final story from Russia this week we meet a Léshy, a creature with a propensity for abducting children. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

In 'Wednesday' we learn that you shouldn't always ask for help from Mother Wednesday. Especially if it involves preparing your linen. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

This week we're returning to one of my favorite books - "Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore" beginning with a story about what happens when you work on Friday. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

Our final story from Japan this week features the hero Watanabé as he guards the city of Kioto from the oni. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

Today's story from Japan is all about the tengu, a super interesting creature from Japanese folklore and gives us the kind of comprehensive background that we don't always get with mythical creatures! Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

This week we're in Japan for three new stories, one of a place, one of a creature, and one of a hero. Our story of a place, 'The Waterfall of Yoro' is also a tale of filial love, in honor of the coming Father's Day weekend. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

Today in our story 'Sif's Golden Hair, How Loki Wrought Mischief in Asgard' from "Children of Odin" we get to see Loki perform some of his patented mischief for mischief's sake. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

In 'The Building of the Wall' we get to see Loki use his cunning and tricks for the good of the Gods of Asgard. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

In the first story of Padraic Colum's "The Children of Odin", 'Far Away and Long Ago', we're introduced to some familiar Norse Gods and Goddesses and we're set up for the stories to come of life before Ragnarök. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

In 'How Johnny the Wham Sleeps in Money All the Time and Joe the Wimp Shines and Sees Things' we get a new story from The Potato Face Blind Man, all about two boys who leave their hometown. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.

In Part 2 of 'How Googler and Gaggler, the Two Christmas Babies, Came Home with Monkey Wrenches' we learn about the war where the Monkey wrenches come from. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject.