Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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A podcast that mixes historical trivia and tabletop roleplaying settings.
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What is Family Folktales? Think of it as story time on demand. Whether you're running errands, trying to make dinner, or getting little someones ready for bed, you can listen to a story or two. The stories may be new to you or old favorites. They may even be different, possibly gorier, versions of those stories you now share with your children. Listen, wherever you get podcasts.
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Fireside Folktales is a collaborative show that takes myths and legends from around the world and breathes life back into them, transforming them into single-season audio fiction performances. Each story is created by a different writer. Do you have a story that you want to tell? Get in touch with us! We’re looking for stories from all over the world, especially myths from regions such as Africa, South Asia, Scandinavia, Russia, South America, and more! Fireside Folktales is here to help you ...
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Ainkaran, popularly known as Ganesha, is a very popular God among all age groups. This podcast uses Ainkaran as a Narrator for telling Folklores and Fables from all parts of the world . These have been passed on from generation to generation through word of mouth. Hence,these are called”கர்ணபரம்பரை கதைகள்” Email your comments to: [email protected]
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The WMI FolkTales podcast is an original award-winning production that features improvised re-imaginings of classic folk tales from around the world, hosted by acclaimed storyteller Bill Gordh. Each episode features a guest artist who joins Bill for a musical re-telling of a beloved story from their culture. Recommended for children of all ages. WMI Folk Tales podcasts are supported by music lovers like you. We thank you! Podcast producer: Kate Winn Audio courtesy of Cliff Hahn Sound Podcast ...
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An in-depth exploration of folktales from all parts of Africa.
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The American Folktales bring to life the rich storytelling traditions of the United States, featuring legendary heroes, mythical creatures, and eerie ghost stories passed down through generations. From frontier adventures and Native American myths to supernatural tales like Whisper the Ghost Cat, these stories spark imagination and teach valuable life lessons. This collection offers a captivating journey into the heart of American storytelling.
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Stories are a big part of the African culture and growing up in the city of Port-Harcourt, these stories shaped my childhood. Times are different now and these bedtime stories which were passed down through generations are not as popular with children as they once were. This podcast aims to bring these stories to the new generation of African children and introduce everyone else to these wonderful stories from the motherland. The lessons and values learnt from these will never be forgotten. ...
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Stories have so much power and so does whoever controls the narrative. It is time to dissect and analyze these stories.
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Fun, captivating, Korean folktales for the whole family to enjoy! 영어로 들어보는 재미있는 한국 전래동화! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esther-song9/support
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This show was created to introduce the listener to folktales, myths and legends. The story will be told and the lessons will be extracted and discussed. A poetic license has been taken with each story and some will be told in an adult fashion (for those I will post adult content),so be ready to be shocked, and entertained. We are in a new time and although the wisdom is good I have adjusted some of the stories to fit the time. Here is a link to a worksheet to help you define the tales for yo ...
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African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo is a Webby Award-winning children's podcast of diverse short stories originating in Africa, originally passed down through generations by word of mouth. These traditional tales told with a new twist, are not only entertaining but serve to teach a lesson as well. Sometimes of a moral value and other times of survival. Tune in and share with a friend.
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Folktales by StoryTokri - An all-time collection of favorite Indian folk tales. StoryTokri means a basket of stories and this basket is meant for children of all ages and also those grown-ups who wish to re-live their childhood. Here, Sneha, the storyteller, picks up a classic folktale from the Indian culture and narrates it in a super friendly style for all the listeners. These stories can be used as bedtime stories for kids or just during any part of the day to keep them entertained. Let's ...
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Welcome to Podcast 1 of the series from my book, " Folktales from an African Childhood", a collection of stories from West Africa. This Podcast contains the introduction and 2 stories from the book.
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This podcast is dedicated to the African tradition of oral folktales at the fireplace. We recreate the lively and engaging story sessions with live audiences and sometimes offer reflections at the end of the story. We visit families, host diverse audiences, to give you a taste of the digital version of the practice of fireplace storytelling by grannies, aunties and uncles. A lot of the episodes are narrated in English but some are told in their original languages, with a short summary of the ...
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Faced with a drought, two ducks decide to leave their shrinking lake in hopes of finding a more hospitable home. But when they go to bid farewell to their friend, and old turtle, he begs them to take him with them. Will the ducks come up with a plan that will bring all three to a new and more comfortable home?…
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526 - Mythic Cheshire - Lord Lovel's Fate
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10:10The Ars Magica roleplaying game is currently complete, but the community is still mining great gaming material out of medieval history as part of a Share Alike License. The Games From Folktales podcast gives you new, odd, useful material each week, for roleplaying games set in European-styled fantasy settings. Mythic Europe Magazine is now availabl…
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Gabonese Folktale: The Bojabi Tree And The Magic Word
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5:33When hunger swept through the jungle, it wasn’t the fastest or the loudest who saved the day — it was the tortoise. In this Gabonese folktale, we follow a quiet hero on a journey for a word that could unlock a forest’s last hope. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Want to support the podc…
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Tōdaiki: The Truly Horrific Tale of the Candlestick Demon (Ep. 171)
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20:28Two tales of travel that went awry. The first is the gruesome story of "Tōdaik" ("The Candlestick Demon") and the second a sillier legend of "Minister Kibi's Adventures in China". [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is …
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இரு நூற்றி இருபத்தி நாலாவது கதை:கடவுள் பக்தன் ஜோப் (God's Devotee Job)
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11:03இது ஒரு பைபிள் கதை. கடவுள் மேல் அசைக்க முடியாத நம்பிக்கை வைத்திருந்த , ஜோப் என்ற பக்தனின் கதை. ஒரு சமயம்,கடவுளுக்கும் சாத்தனுக்கும் ஒரு போட்டி. கடவுள் சொன்னார்" ஜோப்பை விட ஒரு சிறந்த பக்தன் இல்லை" என்று சாத்தனுக்கு, ஜோப்பின் மன உறுதியை சோதிக்க சம்மதம் தெரிவிக்கிறார். யார் ஜயித்தார்கள்? கடவுளா? சாத்தானா? கதையை கேளுங்கள்....…
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Japan - The Dancing Tea Kettle with Kaoru Watanabe and Bill Gordh
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33:57Send us a text The story follows an old man living in the mountains who discovers his leaking tea kettle has magical properties: When he tries to boil water, the kettle transforms into a tanuki (raccoon dog) who makes a mess of the old man’s house! Once the tanuki returns to being a kettle, the old man boxes it up and gifts it to his handyman frien…
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Produced by Dallas Hawthorn. Music by Adam Raymonda. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" coming Summer 2025. More information about the show can be found on our website. Support Fireside Folktales by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fireside-folktales
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A soldier agrees to help a witch recover a family heirloom of sorts – a tinder-box that had belonged to her grandmother. It’s in an underground chamber, accessed through a hollow tree, and guarded by three mystical dogs. In return, the soldier can take all the money he can carry from the chamber. But what is so special about the tinder-box, and who…
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The Ars Magica roleplaying game is currently complete, but the community is still mining great gaming material out of medieval history as part of a Share Alike License. The Games From Folktales podcast gives you new, odd, useful material each week, for roleplaying games set in European-styled fantasy settings. Mythic Europe Magazine is now availabl…
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A ruler, growing old and tired of battle, wants to align his kingdom with a neighboring one – but there is a problem. The neighboring ruler will require ten years of service from the aging ruler’s son, and he has three daughters. What solution will they find?Af [email protected]
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534 - Advice to commercial Ars Magica authors
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5:52The Ars Magica roleplaying game is currently complete, but the community is still mining great gaming material out of medieval history as part of a Share Alike License. The Games From Folktales podcast gives you new, odd, useful material each week, for roleplaying games set in European-styled fantasy settings. Mythic Europe Magazine is now availabl…
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Three brothers each set out to find the rarest of items, knowing that the winner of the challenge will marry a princess, their father’s ward. When his brother wins her hand, Prince Ahmed sets out on an adventure of his own!Af [email protected]
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Story Time: "Readings from the Dream Book" by Lafcadio Hearn (Ep. 1 70)
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25:35Terrie reads Lafcadio Hearn's metaphysical story "Readings from a Dream-book," a collection of ethereal fragments that explore the nature of consciousness, mortality, and cosmic existence. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny …
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இரு நூற்றி இருபத்தி மூன்றாவது கதை:உண்மையான நண்பன் (A True Friend)
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18:35இது ஒரு மேற்கு இந்திய தீவுகளில் சொல்லப்படும் ஒரு நாடோடி கதை. உண்மையான நட்புக்கு இந்த கதை ஒரு உதாரணம். தன் உயிரை பற்றி கவலைப்படாமல். தன் நண்பனை பல ஆபத்துகளிலிருந்து காப்பாற்றும் ஒரு நண்பனின் கதை. அது என்ன கதை? கதையை கேளுங்கள்.....
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Three brothers take turns trying to kill a witch who takes the shape of a hawk; the first two fail because they fall asleep, but the youngest has a way to stay awake, no matter what. Can you guess what adventures await him?Af [email protected]
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518 - Hart's-leap well by William Wordsworth
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9:59The Ars Magica roleplaying game is currently complete, but the community is still mining great gaming material out of medieval history as part of a Share Alike License. The Games From Folktales podcast gives you new, odd, useful material each week, for roleplaying games set in European-styled fantasy settings. Creature statistics and transcripts ar…
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When a boy is rude to an old woman, she bewitches him, allowing seven years to pass as quick as thought for the lad, and transforming him into an ugly dwarf. Will he ever find a way to return him to his original appearance?Af [email protected]
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Harnessing the Power of the Dragon God: Ryūjin (Ep. 169)
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21:29Join Thersa on a journey aboard a magical sea turtle down to the underwater palace of Ryūjin, the Japanese Dragon God. Explore the the Ryūgūjō Castle, meet its mythical inhabitants, and delve into the powerful lore surrounding this deity. Discover Ryūjin's abilities to control tides, grant wishes, and ward off evil, and learn practical ways you mig…
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இரு நூற்றி இருபத்தி இரண்டாவது கதை:நகுஷ சக்ரவர்த்தியின் சாப விமோசனம்-Redemption of Emperor Nakusha
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10:57இது 221ம் கதையின் தொடர்ச்சி. ஆணவத்தினால்,பெரியோர்களை அவமதித்த நகுஷ சக்ரவர்த்திக்கு அகஸ்திய முனிவர்,பாம்பாக மாறுவாய் என்று சாபம் இடுகிறார்.அவருக்கு சாப விமோனம், அவர் யுதிஷ்டர்ரை சந்திக்கும் போது கிடைக்கும் என்றும் சொல்கிறார். நகுஷ சக்ரவர்த்தி எப்போது தர்ம புத்திரரை சந்திக்கிறார்? சாப விமோசனம் கிடைத்ததா? கதையை கேளுங்கள்...…
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The Ars Magica roleplaying game is currently complete, but the community is still mining great gaming material out of medieval history as part of a Share Alike License. The Games From Folktales podcast gives you new, odd, useful material each week, for roleplaying games set in European-styled fantasy settings. Creature statistics and transcripts ar…
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A king asks his three sons in turn to defeat a creature who persists in destroying the animals in the forest. Will any of them succeed?Af [email protected]
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A poor woodcutter and his wife are unable to feed their children and decide to abandon them deep in the forest. Little do they know how clever their youngest child will prove to be!Af [email protected]
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The Jersey Devil: A Mystery in the Pine Barrens
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13:22Deep in the dark forests of the Pine Barrens, a mysterious creature is said to roam... Some call it a legend, others call it a myth, but many believe in the Jersey Devil! In this folk tale for kids, we uncover the chilling legend of the Jersey Devil—a strange, winged creature with glowing red eyes that has been spotted for over 200 years! Where did…
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Betsy Ross: The First American Flag
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10:20Who designed the very first American flag? Join us as we explore the legendary story of Betsy Ross, the talented seamstress who played a key role in creating the symbol of a new nation! In this fun and educational episode for kids, we’ll travel back to 1776, when Betsy was approached by George Washington and other leaders with a special request—to …
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Get ready for a classic American folktale featuring the clever and mischievous Brer Rabbit! In this fun story, Brer Rabbit meets the mysterious Tar Baby, a sticky figure placed in his path by the sly Brer Fox. But will Brer Fox’s trick work, or will Brer Rabbit use his wits to escape once again? This beloved Southern folktale, passed down through g…
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இரு நூற்றி இருபத்தி ஒன்றாவது கதை:நகுஷ சக்ரவர்த்தியின் எழுச்சியும் வீழ்ச்சியும்-The Rise and Fall of Emperor Nakusha
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17:12இது ஒரு இந்திய புராண கதை. ஆணவத்தினால் அழிந்தவர்கள் எத்தனையோ பேர்கள். அப்படி அழிந்தவர்களில் ஒருவர் தான், நகுஷ சக்ரவர்த்தி- மானிடரான அவருக்கு இந்திர பதவி கிடைக்கிறது. ஆணவத்தில் அந்த பதவியை இழந்து வீழ்கிறார். யார் இந்த சக்ரவர்த்தி? அவருக்கு எப்படி இந்திர பதவி கிடைத்தது? ஏன் அதை இழந்தார்? விடைகளுக்கு கதையை கேளுங்கள்.....…
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Mt. Fuji: A Fire Resistant Princess and a Sword Licking Mystic (Ep. 168)
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17:30Ad-free versions of episodes are available to Patrons. Thank you for your support and helping us pay the bills. We couldn't do this without you! --Rich, the sound guy. Explore the fascinating legends surrounding Japan's most iconic mountain. Discover the extraordinary myth of Konohana Sakuya Hime, the stunningly beautiful goddess of Mt. Fuji who ga…
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Punxsutawney Phil's Prediction: Groundhog Day for Kids
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13:02Did you know a groundhog can predict the weather? Every year on February 2nd, the world watches as Punxsutawney Phil pops out of his burrow to predict if winter will continue or if spring will arrive early! In this fun and educational episode, kids will learn about the history of Groundhog Day, how the tradition started, and what it means when Phil…
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George Washington for Kids: The Story of America's First President
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5:37Who was George Washington, and why is he called the Father of the United States? In this fun and educational episode, kids will learn all about Washington’s incredible journey—from his childhood adventures to leading the American Revolution and becoming the very first President of the United States! Discover how Washington helped shape America, his…
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The Ars Magica roleplaying game is currently complete, but the community is still mining great gaming material out of medieval history as part of a Share Alike License. The Games From Folktales podcast gives you new, odd, useful material each week, for roleplaying games set in European-styled fantasy settings. Creature statistics and transcripts ar…
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An old woman adopts a boy whose parents have died, but he is rude and lazy rather than industrious and helpful. Unable to get him to change his ways, she turns him into an ass. Will he finally become the good worker she hoped him to be?Af [email protected]
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman
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12:09Deep in the misty town of Sleepy Hollow, a chilling legend haunts the night—the tale of the Headless Horseman! Join us as we dive into Washington Irving’s classic American folktale, where the timid schoolteacher Ichabod Crane encounters the most terrifying ghost of all! Will he escape the Headless Horseman’s eerie chase, or will he vanish into the …
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