Half of a Halfling, A Fairy Tale From Palestine About A Man's Courage, Compassion, and Cleverness; Season 2, Episode 2 of Fireside Folklore with Hades

Send over your dead SMS messages.Greetings, listeners! Here is the long-awaited first stop in Palestine. This week, we retell the story of Half of a Halfling, a story about a young hero who was born with one foot, one arm, one ear, and one eye. Despite his challenges, he goes on to prove to the naysayers that he is just as capable as everyone else. We also learn how to make falafel the Palestinian way, and we learn about the significance of the olive tree.Don't forget to participate in the Lightning Round hosted by Zeus. This week, the prize is a gift certificate from an online marketplace selling Palestinian goods. If you're interested in reading Palestinian folktales, you'll find a version of this, (from which our tale is adapted), and other fascinating stories come from the book, Speak Bird, Speak Again by Ibrahim Muhawi. If you have any feedback, would like to request a story, or have any suggestions, please send me a dead letter at [email protected]. Until next time, may your story be filled with adventure and happiness.