Various Fairy Tales @ Storynory

Jun 23 2022 40 ep. 237

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Fairy tales and legends including many that you have probably never heard before. Rumbustious and amusing, or gentle and spiritual, these tales are a world tour of stories ! We have adapted many of these stories especially for Storynory

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The Wise Girl and the Riddles

Two peasants are arguing about who owns a foal. A rich widow claims that her cart gave birth to it. Her poor neighbour is sure that his mare is the mother and the foal belongs to him. The poor man's wise daughter helps him win the dispute, by solving some subtle riddles.

Three Donkey Fables

Donkeys are famous for being stubborn. These three funny fables show you how humans get on with their asinine friends.

The Unwilling Mermaid

You might think it would be a lot of fun to be a cute mermaid, but this girl is not happy about what happens to her when she experiences some strange goings-on. Listen to find out why. A longer than usual fairy tale with lots of twists, turns, and submersions!

How the Monkey became a Trickster

Why are monkeys full of mischief? This tuneful story from Brazil will explain. And you will hear a monkey who played the guitar before The Monkees.

The King of the Birds

One of Korea's most popular stories. There are two brothers, one is rich and mean, the other is poor and good hearted. The poor brother receives help from the King of the Birds, and the older brother hopes to gain the same reward.

The Chinese Year of the Ox

An Ox is a large animal that looks like a bull, but he is generally patient, hard-working, and easy-going. And people who are born in the year of the Ox are said to be like that too! How did humans come to have this useful animal on earth to help them farm? Listen on to find out.

The Evil Mouse

An old French story about an evil mouse who orders a young girl to play with fire.

The Boy Who Loved to Draw Cats

A boy is training to be a zen monk in Japan. Life in the monastery is hard. There is one thing he loves to do - and it is not to study or work in the garden.

The Ugly Boatman

A story from Vietnam about a fisherman who plays a bamboo flute - if only his face was as beautiful as his music !

The Three Dogs

A boy sets out with three loyal dogs and they slay a dragon on their way. Watch out for twists and turns in the story!