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The Morning Star and the Evening Star - A Romanian 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.…

The Three Heads of the Well - An Englisih Fairytale

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…

The Coins of Elijah - A Jewish 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...

Urashima - A Japanese 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...

The Horse-Dew and the Witch - A Turkish Fairytale

'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.…

The Fairy Orlanda

'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 Patreo…

The World's Beauty - An Armenian Folktale

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 . To...

The Herd Boy and The Weaving Maiden

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…

The Bird with Nine Heads

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: Support The Folktale Project by...

The Cave of Beasts

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: Support The Folktale Project by...