From tricksters like the Norse god Loki, to wisemen like the Old Testament’s King Solomon, clever characters have been a staple of world folklore since the beginning of time. On this episode we’re going on a little adventure around the world looking at just a few of these characters and the oral tradition that has kept them alive.

The Dragon and the Monkey's Heart by Simon Brooks (1:26)

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Tulips by Jay O'Callahan (11:24)

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Anansi & Stories by Zette Harbour (18:36)

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Farmer and the Snake by Norah Dooley (29:07)

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The Walking Man by Jerry Brooks (34:11)

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When Wren was King of the Birds by Glenda Bonin (41:39)

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The White Deer by Brian "Fox" Ellis (47:55)

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