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Folktales and Legends from 1927

Folktales and Legends from 1927

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 Dive into a captivating collection of folktales, fables, and legends drawn from twenty distinct books published (or re-published) in 1927. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of storytelling from Europe to the Americas, Africa, South Asia, and East Asia, featuring both ancient and modern tales. While many stories are tailored for young readers, the collection offers something for everyone. Explore the enchanting narratives such as Ulysses and the Bag of Winds from Ancient Greece and Princess Fior Usga from Ireland, alongside Native American tales like Coyote and Evening Star. Each story is a window into diverse cultures and timeless wisdom. Curated by Laura Gibbs.Copyright Legends & Fairy Tales
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  • 020 - a folktale from Japan The Weaver of the Frost retold by Ken Nakazawa

    020 - a folktale from Japan The Weaver of the Frost retold by Ken Nakazawa
    Dec 4 2025
    Dive into a captivating collection of folktales, fables, and legends drawn from twenty distinct books published (or re-published) in 1927. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of storytelling from Europe to the Americas, Africa, South Asia, and East Asia, featuring both ancient and modern tales. While many stories are tailored for young readers, the collection offers something for everyone. Explore the enchanting narratives such as Ulysses and the Bag of Winds from Ancient Greece and Princess Fior Usga from Ireland, alongside Native American tales like Coyote and Evening Star. Each story is a window into diverse cultures and timeless wisdom. Curated by Laura Gibbs.
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    13 mins
  • 019 - a folktale from East Asia Moko and the Twelve Little Earth Men retold by Charles H Meeker

    019 - a folktale from East Asia Moko and the Twelve Little Earth Men retold by Charles H Meeker
    Dec 4 2025
    Dive into a captivating collection of folktales, fables, and legends drawn from twenty distinct books published (or re-published) in 1927. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of storytelling from Europe to the Americas, Africa, South Asia, and East Asia, featuring both ancient and modern tales. While many stories are tailored for young readers, the collection offers something for everyone. Explore the enchanting narratives such as Ulysses and the Bag of Winds from Ancient Greece and Princess Fior Usga from Ireland, alongside Native American tales like Coyote and Evening Star. Each story is a window into diverse cultures and timeless wisdom. Curated by Laura Gibbs.
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    13 mins
  • 018 - a Lepcha fairy tale from South Asia A Fairy Disguised as a Puppy collected by Cheridah de Beauvoir S

    018 - a Lepcha fairy tale from South Asia A Fairy Disguised as a Puppy collected by Cheridah de Beauvoir S
    Dec 4 2025
    Dive into a captivating collection of folktales, fables, and legends drawn from twenty distinct books published (or re-published) in 1927. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of storytelling from Europe to the Americas, Africa, South Asia, and East Asia, featuring both ancient and modern tales. While many stories are tailored for young readers, the collection offers something for everyone. Explore the enchanting narratives such as Ulysses and the Bag of Winds from Ancient Greece and Princess Fior Usga from Ireland, alongside Native American tales like Coyote and Evening Star. Each story is a window into diverse cultures and timeless wisdom. Curated by Laura Gibbs.
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    5 mins
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