EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 13 MIN
Why the Sea Moans | Brazilian Folk Tales
from Ririro.com - Kids Stories (6-10 Years) · host Ririro
The story centers around a lonely princess named Dionysia, who finds companionship in a sea serpent named Labismena. Throughout the narrative, Dionysia faces the pressure of marrying an older king, which she seeks to avoid by relying on Labismena's guidance. Labismena instructs her to demand elaborate dresses from the king, halting the impending marriage each time he fulfills her unique requests. Eventually, Dionysia escapes to a new land where she finds work taking care of hens, concealing her royal identity. Amid a local festival, she attracts the attention of a charming prince, ultimately culminating in marriage. In her joy, Dionysia forgets to fulfill a promise made to Labismena, who is revealed to be an enchanted princess. Because of Dionysia's oversight, Labismena remains a sea serpent, her moans echoing in the sea in sorrow for being forgotten by the one she helped most. The story illustrates themes of friendship, loneliness, and the consequences of unfulfilled promises.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ririro-com-kids-stories-6-10-years--6564597/support.
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The story centers around a lonely princess named Dionysia, who finds companionship in a sea serpent named Labismena. Throughout the narrative, Dionysia faces the pressure of marrying an older king, which she seeks to avoid by relying on Labismena's guidance. Labismena instructs her to demand elaborate dresses from the king, halting the impending marriage each time he fulfills her unique requests. Eventually, Dionysia escapes to a new land where she finds work taking care of hens, concealing her royal identity. Amid a local festival, she attracts the attention of a charming prince, ultimately culminating in marriage. In her joy, Dionysia forgets to fulfill a promise made to Labismena, who is revealed to be an enchanted princess. Because of Dionysia's oversight, Labismena remains a sea serpent, her moans echoing in the sea in sorrow for being forgotten by the one she helped most. The story illustrates themes of friendship, loneliness, and the consequences of unfulfilled promises.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ririro-com-kids-stories-6-10-years--6564597/support.
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