The Sticks of Justice, A South African Folk Tale About How a Clever Man Caught a Thief; Season 2, Episode 3 of Fireside Folklore with Hades

Send over your dead SMS messages.Greetings, listeners! This episode was recorded before Persephone left for the Upperworld, so depending on where you are, it may be spring or perhaps your Southern hemisphere Hades is eagerly catching up with his tropical queen! This week, we're traveling to South Africa, a country which rose from the ashes of Apartheid to become an inspirational example of how a country can heal its rifts and begin a new chapter marked by equality and human rights. Under Hermes's tutelage, we will learn that South Africa is one of Dionysus's stomping grounds, as well as what makes it such a beautiful tourist destination. Our story tonight is one I call "The Sticks of Justice", about a man who cleverly caught a thief and helped a kingdom maintain its peace and prosperity. This story was adapted from Nelson Mandela's book, Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folk Tales. Persephone provides us with a recipe for bobotie, a South African casserole which combines the sweet with the savory. Of course, we have our Lightning Round with this week's prize being a $25 gift card to the Destiny African Market. In a twist I never saw coming, Persephone sings me a heartfelt farewell song, and I return her gift in kind. Though, dear listeners, I must warn you that I'm not the god of music for a very good reason! I can only hope that this doesn't deter you from enjoying our stories. If you have any commentary or would like to request a story, please send a dead letter to [email protected].