The Folktale Project

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: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

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: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

'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: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

'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: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

'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: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject.

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: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

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: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

The story of 'The Bird with Nine Heads' really isn't about the titular bird, but I guess it's more memorable that way. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

A story of exceptionally bad parenting and the least believable "Happily Ever After" awaits you in 'The Cave of Beasts'. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Today's fairytale from China is the story of a young Princess with bad luck trying to find some good luck through marriage. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

TW: Death Today we have two stories from ancient China, the first about assumptions and the second about greed. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

TW: Death, Gore Today's Chinese fairy tale tells of not being greedy. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Three brothers-in-law and a drinking game lead to a bit of sexism in this Chinese tale. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Today we begin a new story book - "The Chinese Fairy Book" with 'Women's Words Part Flesh and Blood'. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Today brings the final story from "The Blue Fairy Book" - 'The Red Etin'. Enjoy! Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Today's story is the second to last in The Blue Fairy Book - 'The Black Bull of Norroway'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Today we have all of the stories of Jack the Giant-Killer in one epic tale. TW - lots of giant murder (obviously). Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Today we have the conclusion of the Story of Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Paribanou. And we meet Schaibar, Paribanou's brother. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Today Prince Ahmed heads off to find the second gift his father has requested as proof of his love. Will this be the final test? Of course not! Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Can the Fairy Paribanou fulfill the Sultan of the Indies' request? Of course! Will he make another, more outlandish request? Of course! Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!