EP 135: Louisiana- Compair Lapin and the Earthworm (A. Fortier 1895)

In this story, brother earthworm laments the fact that he is so weak and defenseless. He wants to be big and strong. And just like in a lot of folk tales, who can make you strong? Yes, the Devil. So brother Earthworm grows big and powerful. This scares brother Rabbit. If only brother Rabbit hadn't fought with brother Elephant, he could have him help fight the worm. Oh well, I think he will come up with something. Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translation by Alcée Fortier Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Creole Serenade by Rae Eleanor Ball; John F. Burckhardt Edison (51050-L) Publication date 1922 Sound Effects: Birds by Dustin Steichmann Podcast Shoutout: A Few Bad Apples  Listener shoutout: Denver Colorado- Native American names for Denver Arapaho: Niineniiniicie Navajo: Kʼįįshzhíníńlį́ Ute: Tüapü Cover Art: "Earthworm" by treegrow is licensed under CC BY 2.0.