Sandman Stories Presents

#wisdom #thieves #royaltyIn today's story, two thieves go walking, and the smaller one does the stealing. One accident later, the little thief is alone in trying to outwit the king. He does such a good job, that he outwits the king of another land.Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Scott WardropNarrator: Dustin SteichmannSound Effects: Froggoes by Dustin SteichmannMusic: მარო თარხნიშვილი - ატენის ღვინოვ ნაქებოPodcast Shoutout: PlanthropologyListener Shoutout: Chaguanas Trinidad and TobagoPhoto Credit: "The Headless Magician" by Double--M is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

#intelligence #trading #canadaIn this story, a brother's wisdom is overlooked by his two older brothers. They have their eyes on the prize, the chief's marriable daughter. Will they be smart enough?Source: Canadian Fairy Tales by Cyrus MacmillanNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: The WHITE EARTH SONG in Ojibwe (Gaa-waabaabiganikaag) by BOOZHOO NANABOOZHOO Sound Effects: steady late night rain.WAV by mshahen -- https://freesound.org/s/242892/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Podcast Shoutout: The Vocal FriesListener Shoutout: Hoa Lư Vietnam

#ghost #marriage #moneyIn the first story, a man's position is taken by his doppelgänger. Can he find a worthy judge to restore his life?And in the second story, a poor barber is having trouble taking care of a whole household. With the help of his wits and a slow ghost, he is able to make a quick buck.Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari DayNarrator: Dustin SteichmannSound effects: 7am farm recorded at Henry Wideman's farmMusic: Folk Music of Bengal | Documentary | EZCCPodcast Shoutout: Political Junkie Listener Shoutout: Zagazig Egypt

#stepmom #giant #magicIn this story, a boy is warned not to go hunting in the black mountains. He does, and a whole saga begins. Enjoy!Source: The Golden Maiden, and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A. G. SeklemianNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: LIVE: Komitas | Armenian National MelodySound Effects: Tiny trickling forest creek (loopable) by Mjeno -- https://freesound.org/s/405138/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Podcast Shoutout: LexitectureListener Shoutout: PittsburghPhoto Credit: "Melon" by Guillaume Brialon is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

#magic #imposter #loveIn this story, a prince takes a stroll in the countryside after finding his drunken twin. This trip will lead to his own son's death. Will there be a happy ending?Source: ⁠Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignácz Kúnos⁠Narrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Ertugrul Ghazi (Soundtrack) | Leo Twins | The Quarantine SessionsSound Effects: jungle_twilight.wav by jujulj -- https://freesound.org/s/398216/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Podcast shoutout: Spellbound and GaggedListener Shoutout: Strasbourg, France

#firstman #sioux #warIn the first story, Boy Man is restored to life.In the second story, Boy Man has a war with the animals.Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales RetoldNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Heart Songs - 84 Immanuel's Star - Native American Style Flute Improvisations by Ken McGaritySound Effects: Wisconsin_Frogs_short2.wav by caroliney -- https://freesound.org/s/697270/ -- License: Creative Commons 0, Nolan Sound Library, XC1056526. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/1056526Podcast Shoutout: AfriwetuListener Shoutout: Ahuachapán, El SalvadorPhoto Credit: "Amos Two Bulls, Dakota Sioux, by Gertrude Käsebier, ca. 1900" by trialsanderrors is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

#leopard #uganda #folktaleIn the first story, we have two men who need each other. But who needs the other one more?In the second story, we learn about why leopards and dogs are not friends. And in the final story, we learn about the tricky nature of leopards, rabbits, and monkeys.Source: The flame tree and other folk-lore stories from Uganda by Baskerville, Rosetta Gage (Harvey)Narrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Ndere2 by NinadeVroome -- https://freesound.org/s/380831/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Sound Effects: Gregor_Quendel_Free_Water_Stream_Sounds_10_113Podcast Shoutout: Wildly CuriousListener Shoutout: Newport, Rhode Island

#blossom #monk #marriageIn chapter 25, we see a monk hold sway over the king.In chapter 26, his advisor comes back and tells a story to help the king see his errors.In chapter 27, we see that apples only fall from apple trees.Source: ⁠The Panchatantra by Arthur W. RyderNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Ghei Chhand Makarand - Jake Charkey North Indian Cello Hindustani Classical Gayaki AngSound Effects: crickets.m4a by Kibranoz -- https://freesound.org/s/528539/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Photo credit: "Snake" by Tooi Ake is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

#laos #forest #treasureIn this first set of stories, we learn of a girl with a lot of boon (merits), a mountain with treasures, and why there are big stones laying around.Source: Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India, by Katherine Neville FleesonNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Champa2Sound Effects: jungle_twilight.wav by jujulj -- https://freesound.org/s/398216/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Podcast Shoutout: Girls, Beer, SportsListener Shoutout: TuguegaraoPhoto Credit: "Laos - Hmong village - Old woman in black" by jmbaud74 is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

#korea #stars #eclipseIn the first story, we get the origin of the sun and the moon.In the second story, we get the reasons for eclipses.In the third story, we get seven sons being good lads who are rewarded for their kindness.Source: Folktales from Korea by Jeong In-SeobNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: 천년의만남 그 여섯번쨰 - 여창가곡 '계면평롱'Sound Effects: campsite quiet hut night crickets with crackling fire and people sleeping.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/450574/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Podcast shoutout: Because LanguageListener Shoutout: Churchill ManitobaPicture Credit: "The Big Dipper" by VincentJames21 is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

#dogs #treasure #japanIn this story, an old couple dotes on their loving dog. They are rewarded, but a jealous neighbor has it out for them.Source: The Japanese Fairy Book/The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to FlowerNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Kanda Matsuri 神田祭 2025 人間国宝 望月左武郎 (Living National Treasure Mochizuki Saburō) Nagauta Kanda MatsuriSound Effects: 10 minute rain by Dustin SteichmannAntony Schubert, XC278165. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/278165Roman Dymny, XC475678. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/475678Podcast Shoutout: A Way With WordsListener Shoutout: Rustenburg, RSA

#yugoslavia #prince #fairytaleIn this story, a princess is being brought up in a castle. But she is surrounded by fuddy duddies and just wants someone who can make her laugh. Isn't that what most people want?Source: The Laughing Prince: Jugoslav Folk and Fairy TalesNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: THE SOIL AND SOUL OF CROATIA Vincent Moon / Petites PlanètesSound Effects: Frogs_01.WAV by eyecandyuk -- https://freesound.org/s/34948/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0, Fresh Water Spring River Flows by wesleywestmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/668680/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Podcast Shoutout: Nuzzle HouseListener Shoutout: Limburg an der Lahn

#sufi #india #pearlStory 1: A tragedy reversedStory 2: Faithless fatherStory 3: The good in badStory 4: Bad luckStory 5: Repaid debtsSource: Simla Village Tales by Alice DracottNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Sreevidhya Chandramouli with Poovalur Sriji South Indian Classical Music from OregonSound Effects: Morning Surf at Boracay, Philippines.wav by nervousneal -- https://freesound.org/s/341854/ -- License: Creative Commons 010 AM Birds by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: It's Our ShowListener Shoutout: Rio de Janiero

#gold #apple #fortuneIn the first story, a childless couple gets the wrong kid and still does the right thing.In the second story, a boy solves three riddles and the king gets to keep his head.Source: ⁠GEORGIAN FOLK TALES by Marjorie Wardrop⁠Narrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: VANDASound Effects: Campfire 02 by HECKFRICKER -- https://freesound.org/s/729396/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Podcast Shoutout: Betwixt The SheetsListener Shoutout: Ahmedabad"Baby goat" by waitscm is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

#canada #spiderman #heavenIn this story, we learn about a weaver that gets tired of weaving. Source: Canadian Fairy Tales by Cyrus MacMillanNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Are you from Bevan An old BC folk song performed by Daniel von SchulmannSound Effects: Amazon Forest - only crickets and cicadas by ricardoemfield -- https://freesound.org/s/737938/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Podcast Shoutout: Just The Zoo Of UsListener Shoutout: Christchurch New Zealand

#bengal #thief #camelIn part two of this story, we learn about how the son of the older thief becomes the best thief in town.Source: ⁠Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day⁠Narrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: ⁠Guru Na Bhoji Mui গুরু না ভজি মুই by- Milan Mondal⁠Sound Effects: Crickers by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Reddit on WikiListener Shoutout: Kumasi Ghana

#relationships #cheating #folktalesIn this story, the royals are bored on a weeknight. What can you do? You can pry into the lives of people in your country and create trouble.Source: The Golden Maiden, and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A. G. SeklemianNarrator: Dustin SteichmannSound Effects: Ambience, Seaside Waves, Close, A.wav by InspectorJ -- https://freesound.org/s/400632/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Music: Կանչում եմ՝ արի՜, արի՜. Վիգեն Հովսեփյան (Ֆրանսիայի հրապարակ)Podcast Shoutout: Second Guess EverythingListener Shoutout: Saint Croix And dictionary: https://cruciandictionary.com/cruzandictionary/a.htmlPhoto credit: "Candle" by spcbrass is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

#philippines #centavo #folktalesToday we are back in the book of folklore written down by Mabel Cook Cole. We have eight stories.Story one: Why the sun and moon look like they do.Story two: How monkeys came to be.Story three: How coconuts can make you sing.Story four: A guy who is bad at capitalism.Story five: Why dogs wag their tails.Story six: Why chickens peck at the ground.Story seven: Why spiders and flies hate each other.Story eight: Waves vs Crabs.Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook ColeNarrator: Dustin SteichmannSound Effects: 430am G Hua HinMusic: MYPA Guesting Mini Variety Show - Cariñosa DancePodcast Shoutout: Ratchet Book ClubListener Shoutout: Oslo, Norway"Phil1944s1centobv" by John Alan Elson is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

#nativeamerican #sioux #weatherIn the first story, we learn about the reasons for seasons. In the second we learn about first man and and why it is good to listen to your wife.Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and EastmanNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: John Coloff: Sioux Love Song on a Native American Style Flute by Chris OravecSound Effects: Crickers by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Fabulous Folklore with IcyListener Shoutout: Chittagong, BangladeshPhoto Credit: "The Saltdean sea serpent" by Elsie esq. is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

#christmas #saintnicholas #canadaIn this story, we learn about how Saint Nick protects the kids.Source: Canadian Fairy Tales by Cyrus MacMillanNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: White Christmas: (*Sung In Choctaw) - Raymond JohnsonSound Effects: Blizzard in the Forest at Midnight by daveincamas -- https://freesound.org/s/558664/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Podcast Shoutout: The Vocal FriesListener Shoutout: Omaha Nebraska

#korea #woodcutter #folktaleIn this story, a woodcutter watches some fairies play a game. When the game is done, he finds that centuries have passed. Will he fit in?Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot GriffisNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: 자진뱃노래_3대의 가야금을 위한 민요앙상블Sound Effects: Arrowwood Rain by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Bewilderbeasts by M3Listener Shoutout: Balkh AfghanistanPhoto credit: "No Known Restrictions: 'Go-ban' Game in Seoul, Korea, 1904 (LOC)" by pingnews.com is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0.

#japan #ryujin #jewelsIn this story, we see two brothers who think about switching jobs for a day. This ends poorly when one brother loses the other brother's hook. Will Happy get his hook back?Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora OzakiNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: 月桃節 東京月桃三味線　Ghetto Bushi Tokyo Ghetto ShamisenSound Effects: Summer Night by flumpytripod -- https://freesound.org/s/830092/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Podcast Shoutout: Word of MouthListener shoutout: Midsy!!!!Photo Credit: "Ryujin #マンホール #デザイン #龍神 #雑景" by R26B is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

#india #rajah #dogIn the first story, a talking jackal helps out a poor man.In the second story, a couple make some off handed remarks and it turns into hard labor.And in the final story, a man and his son would be lost without the wits and bravery of the son's fourth wife.Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth DracottNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: KAANCHI | Hoga Tumse Pyaara Kaun | Himachali Folk | PAHARI | Rajeev Chamba| JUNOON | Saibaba Studios (creative commons)Sound Effects: 10 min rain by Dustin Steichmann; 20sLowThunderRumblewRainSounds by AndOrGraphics -- https://freesound.org/s/733679/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Podcast Shoutout: School meListener Shoutout: Kigali RwandaPhoto Credit: "Rajasthan . India" by Nick Kenrick.. is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

#uganda #cuckoo #famineIn the first story, we learn why the Hadada Ibis cries for its babies.In the second, we learn about a man who forgets the most important part of a marriage.In the third, we listen to a song about what is in the heart of men.And in the final story, we learn why monkeys and elephants are such good friends.Source: The flame tree and other folk-lore stories from Uganda by Rosetta BaskervilleNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: BATULISA BINGI BY DR SHABAN MUSIC ( UGANDA KADONGO KAMU ) creative commonsSound Effects: Charles Hesse, XC58658. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/58658, GABRIEL LEITE, XC811108. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/811108, Amazon Forest - only crickets and cicadas by ricardoemfield -- https://freesound.org/s/737938/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Podcast Shoutout: Field Lab EarthListener Shoutout: Isfahan IranPhoto Credit: "Hadada Ibis" by San Diego Shooter is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

#devi #georgia #heroIn this story, Asphurtzela is born to a mom after her three sons are eaten by a devi. His name means one hundred leaves. Through bravery and kindness, he completes an epic adventure. Will he get the woman of his dreams?Source: GEORGIAN FOLK TALES by Marjorie WardropNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Folk-Roll - Adjaruli. Radio Ar Daidardo LiveSound Effects: Water on Shore by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Wildly CuriousListener Shoutout: Helsinki FinlandPhoto Credit: "The Falling Leaves" by Stanley Zimny (Thank You for 52 Million views) is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

#neworleans #servant #deceptionIn the first story, we learn about a partying wife.In the second, we learn about praying and flowers.In the third we learn that the king is not wiser than an old man.And in the fourth, we learn about hiding what is important.Source: Louisiana folk-tales : in French dialect and English translationNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Mosquito Parade by the Lakeside BandSound effects: Big Island Coqui Frogs, Cicada, Crickets by itinerantmonk108 -- https://freesound.org/s/824705/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Picture Credit: "Little Girl w/ Flower Basket ~ Vintage Postcard" by chicks57 is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

#bengal #thief #banditsIn this first half of the story, we learn about two lazy thieves who work super hard to avoid work or spending money.Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari DayNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Guru Na Bhoji Mui গুরু না ভজি মুই by- Milan MondalSound Effects: Crickers by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: The History of PersiaListener Shoutout: Rafah, Gaza

#halloween #folklore #germanyIn the first tale, we learn about a little German ship spirit. Treat him well or you will be in danger.In the second time we learn about what happens when you squeeze the local people too much.Source: The Klabautermann Meyer, G. F. Schleswig-Holsteinische Sagen. 1929, p. 55ffSource: The Ship of Hell Sundermann, F. Sagen und sagenhafte Erzählungen aus Ostfriesland, 1869. p. 25ffBoth translated by Jürgen Hubert on his blog.Narrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: A Baroque Letter by Aaron KennyPicture Credit: A Klabautermann on a ship ―Froｍ Anton von Werner (illustr.); Ludwig von Henk (1885) [1882] Zur See."Bergers Chocoladen Der Klabautermann JPG" by janwillemsen is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.Sound Effects from Zapsplat and Freesound.org

#japan #ghosts #eggsIn the first story, we learn about a greedy ghost that has some awful eating habbits.In the second story, we learn about why you don't talk to strange women, crying by the moat.Source: Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things By Lafcadio HearnNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Krao - Dark Sakura (Japanese Horror Background Music)Sound Effects: Fire Burst.wav by SilverIllusionist -- https://freesound.org/s/472688/ -- License: Attribution 4.0, engukoji_shrine.wav by volivieri -- https://freesound.org/s/76581/ -- License: Attribution 4.0, Desolation Wilderness by RTB45 -- https://freesound.org/s/366670/ -- License: Attribution 4.0, windy pine forest (soft) by jgrzinich -- https://freesound.org/s/436858/ -- License: Attribution 4.0, lukas_tvrdon_zisa_cry_scream, and Zapsplat.comPicture credit: Maudgalyayana encounters his hungry ghost mother, from the 12th century Gaki Zoshi (Scroll of the Hungry Ghosts), a National Treasure of Japan. Image: Wikimedia Commons

#meeting #spooky #beyondIn the first story, a couple meets after one of them has already passed. In the second story, a sister visits her brother and reveals a secret about mom.Source: True Ghost Stories BY HEREWARD CARRINGTONNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Cinematic Dark Fantasy Piano Eerie Spooky Neoclassical Royalty FreeSound effects: High Heels on Wooden Floor.wav by 21100306 -- https://freesound.org/s/595442/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0, ZapsplattPicture credit: "Bridge over Siuslaw River, Oregon" by Bonnie Moreland (free images) is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0.

#halloween #spooky #ghostsThe first story talks about the horror of an incomplete handshake, the second about the troubles of being on the road, and the final story is about messages from beyond the grave.Sources: True Ghost Stories by Hereward Carrington ; Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories by Ambrose BierceNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Bring Back My Bonnie To Me Hayden Quartet Photo credit: "Death Noose" by theglobalpanorama is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.Sound Effects: R04-39-Trolley Bell by craigsmith -- -- License: Creative Commons 0, horse with old cart by brunoauzet; neighing horse by soundslikewillem; Rain jacket, Horse running, Atmospheric horror swell from Zapsplat

#halloween #spooky #jerseyshoreIn this story, we get a good old fashioned ghost sighting that is probably related to a guy stealing money from drowned tourists. Come listen to this first spooky tale of the spooky season.Source: Twenty-Five Ghost Stories by W. Bob HollandSound Effects: Zapsplat, Sonic Sound fx, TSPT (zapsplat.com), Klank Beeld (freesound.org) and Dustin SteichmannMusic: DAMP WEATHER by JONES & COLLINS Astoria Hot Eight; Lee Collins; Sidney Arodin (public domain)Photo credit: "Marine Gate Mansions (Southport Promenade Hospital) Southport" by mrrobertwade (wadey) is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

#devil #magic #azoresIn the first story, a man befriends the devil in order to get the woman of his dreams. In the second story, a pious man is rewarded for his prayers.In the third story, a woman gets bad advice from tradition.And in the final story, death gives a man a warning, but he fails to see it.Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by EellsNarrator: Dustin SteichmannSounds: Birds by Dustin SteichmannMusic: 🎵 Rogério Jorge - Tudo Isto é Fado (Amália Rodrigues) 🌌 Creative Common Music 156 🇵🇹Podcast Shoutout: Talk To Me In KoreanListener Shoutout: Sanaa YemenPicture credit: "Two women filling jugs with water, NINO F Scholten Sarona 8 11" by Frank Scholten is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

#magic #mermaid #sacrifice In the first story, a man has a welcome house guest.In the second story, all is well after some strategic vomiting.Source: The Golden Maiden by A. G. SeklemianNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Hay Nare Nare ... Հայ Նարե Նարե ...💚Sound Effects: G Hua Hin 4:30am by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: The Folklore Podcast- This podcast offers a journey into the fascinating realm of folklore, providing engaging interviews with experts, covering diverse topics ranging from storytelling to film and theater. Additionally, it features a sister show presenting folk tales from around the world, narrated by its listeners.Listener Shoutout: Sendai, Japan. Sendai is a city in Japan’s Tohoku Region, northeast of Tokyo on Honshu island. Photo credit: "Golden Fish, Phuket Aquarium" by holidaypointau is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

#panchatantra #india #epicIn the first chapter, we see how the plover can get his eggs back. In the second chapter, we see victor egg rusty and lively into a fight.Source: The Panchatantra by Arthur W. RyderNarrator: Dustin SteichmannSound Effects: 10 min rain by Dustin SteichmannMusic: Amith Nadig - Carnatic Flute - Bilahari RagaPhoto Credit: "Inquisitive Camel" by D-Stanley is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

#turkey #sadness #folktaleIn this story we learn why we should know what we are asking for. Also, keep an eye out for strange birds that like to wreck your place of work.Source: Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignácz KúnosNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Türk Müzikleri - Yosmam! Tatar Türkçesi! 03 (creative commons)Sound Effects: Crickers by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Chinese Lore- Classic Chinese Stories, Retold in English A PODCAST BY JOHN ZHUListener Shoutout: Papeete, French PolynesiaPicture by William Pogany

#sioux #nativeamerican #folktalesIn the first story, we hear why it is bad to put the fox in charge of the hen house. And in the second one, we hear about an all consuming greed personified.Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and EastmanNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: In The River: A Protest Song - Raye Zaragoza (creative commons)Sound Effects: nature_fire_burning_crackle_fireplace by Sage Tyrtle (creative commons)Podcast Shoutout: That Florida Feeling PodcastListener shoutout: Hamilton BermudaPicture credit: By Gertrude Spaller - Smith, Carrie J. The Easy Road to Reading Third Reader. Chicago: Lyons and Carnahan, 1917. Page 73., Public Domain,

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#philippines #rice #folktaleIn the first story, we see the moon get mad, and the heads begin to roll.In the second, two brothers have trouble getting enough firewood.In the third story, we learn why crows and lizards hate each other.in the final story, we learn about the origins of the rice bird.Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook ColeNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Ifugao Hudhud (Chants) - Performed by Lagawe Chanters 2021Sound Effects: Morning Surf at Boracay, Philippines.wav by nervousneal -- https://freesound.org/s/341854/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Podcast Shoutout: Rewatch Recap Hosted by Dustin HoldenListener Shoutout: Shanghai, ChinaPicture Credit: "Hortulanus Caroliniensis / The Rice-bird" by Biblioteca Rector Machado y Nuñez is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0.

#magic #louisiana #folktalesIn the first story, we learn why it is important to keep your ears open. In the second, we learn why you don't want to hang out with giants. And in the third, we learn why sleeves are important.Source: Louisiana folk-tales: in French dialect and English translation by Fortier, AlcéeNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: MEDLEY OF SOUTHERN MELODIES by FRED VAN EPSSound Effects: The Stay 5am by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: The History of China PodcastListener Shoutout: Lausanne, SwitzerlandPhoto Credit: English: Saint Anthony of Padua (Sculpture, Nice, in church "Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur" Creative Commons 4.0 by Lamiot

#korea #nolbu #folktalesIn today's story, we learn why it is good to be kind to your fine feathered friends.Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot GriffisNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: 포천38 프린지페스타 폐막식 축하공연/강효정 /춘앵전Sound Effects: 113119__laklop__dewe-at-night on Freesound.orgPodcast Shoutout: For Your Reference is a TV/Film Review & Interview podcast. Tomatometer-Approved publication and APA Award nominated for Best Arts & Culture podcast. Hosted by your favourite friends and lovers, KT & Oti.Listener Shoutout: George Town, Cayman Islands Photo Credit: "Assi supermarket, calabaza" by stevehuang7 is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

#japan #goblin #folktalesIn the first story, we learn why you always look in the backroom of haunted houses. And in the second story, we learn about why day care is important.Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora OzakiNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: 月桃節 東京月桃三味線　Ghetto Bushi Tokyo Ghetto ShamisenSound Effects: 380749__jackattackeditor__nieu-bethesda-karoo-ambience from Freesound.orgPodcast Shoutout: Scene SnobsListener Shoutout: Udon Thani (Sign off in Thai)

#india #ruby #folktalesIn the first story, a wise wife saves the day by thinking quickly.In the second story, we learn of the three wise sons of king and who stole their ruby.And in the final story, we learn that fate is out of the hands of even the most powerful.Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth DracottNarrator: Dustin SteichmannHomepage: Sandman Stories PresentsMusic: Ghei Chhand Makarand - Jake Charkey North Indian Cello Hindustani Classical Gayaki AngSound Effects: Cheonggye Stream Long by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Scottish M (true crime show)Listener Shoutout: Cottageville, South CarolinaPhoto Credit: "The Sanyasi, Shot @ Tanjore Big Temple" by Premnath Thirumalaisamy is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

#georgia #cinderella #step-momIn this story, we learn why it is good to listen to cows, why it is smart to comb granny's hair, and why you should be grateful to be left with a dry throat.Source: Georgian Folk Tales written down by Marjory WardropNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Beqa Joxadze & Jg. Aedoni - SImgera Kinofilmidan "Mxiaruli Romani". Live Ar DaidardoSound effects: Rain by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Derazzled (movies)Listener shoutout: Morogoro, City in TanzaniaShoutout language: KiswahiliPicture Credit: "Khevsurian girl" by Paata Vardanashvili is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

#ecuador #president #folktalesIn the first story, a cruel plantation owner takes no mercy on a child that eats the forbidden fruit.In the second story, an old timey guy wants a ride from the taxis, but one driver is hip to his creepy ways.Source: Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un FantasmaNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Marimba ecuatorianaSound Effects: G Hua Hin 430am by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Tales From The Enchanted Forest (folktales)Listener Shoutout: Calabria, ItalyPhoto credit: Emilio Estrada Carmona (May 28, 1855 – December 21, 1911)

#bengal #poison #storytellingIn this tale, a son is caught in the act of doing something unpleasant to his queen mother. Will his dad stop and listen, or overreact and lose everything?Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari DayNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Bangla Baul Murshidi Gaon || Bised Videos 2021 || Hasen paglar gaonSound Effects: Kousheyo Bagchi, XC706001. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/706001Podcast Shoutout: MamalyfeListener Shoutout: Ballarat Australia

#azores #magic #folktalesStory 1: The laborer outwits his boss.Story 2: The boyfriend lies to his girlfriend.Story 3: She can't say "I love you" unless St Brendan and God are the only ones to hear it.Story 4: Why do peaches look like.....?Story 5: Perala goes missing. The good lady of the biscuits will help bring her home.Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the AzoresNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: João Nunes, "Fado Licas" - "Boémio"Sound Effects: Carlos Pereira, XC812508. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/812508. Recorded in the Azores

#armenia #folktale #widowIn this story, a king wants his daughter married off. The only trouble is that she picked the poor widow's son. Will her father ever come around? EnjoySource: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A.G. SeklemianNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Կանչում եմ՝ արի՜, արի՜. Վիգեն Հովսեփյան (Ֆրանսիայի հրապարակ)Sound Effects: Front Yard by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Tea Tales and Tomes (excellent show)Listener Shoutout: Mörön MongoliaPhoto Credit: "Pomegranite" by Garen M. is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

#panchatantra #India #SagaIn the first story we learn why you don't kill baby birds. In the second story, we learn to listen to our elders.Source: Panchatantra Arthur W RyderNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: परी नजरिया गाना। नाचा धुन। पंडवानी।। Sound Effect: Rain and Birds by Dustin SteichmannPhoto Credit: "Bali - Garuda Wisnu Kencana (6 of 12)" by GOC53 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

#turkiye #folktale #magicIn this story, a prince is twice deceived when a dew convinces him that his darling princess has given birth to dogs. Her only chance to be saved is Kamer Taj, the Mon horse. Can wooden horses eat? Can children be turned into dogs?Source: Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignaz KunosNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Ali Şahin - Muhteşem Bir Bozlak Dinlemeden GecmeSound Effects: Train to ayutthaya by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Not Just Any Book Club A group of friends with a newly discovered appreciation for reading bring a new take on the classic book club formula by each choosing their own book in relation to a theme each month and discuss without spoiling them.Listener Shoutout: Port Louis Mauritius.