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- Legends of the Rhine - The Origin of the Seven Mountains
An origin story featuring giants. There's no better way to end the week in my opinion.
Host Dan Scholz
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4 min - Legends of the Rhine - The Monk of Heisterbach
'The Monk of Heisterbach' becomes the Rhine's very own Rip Van Winkle while out pondering the words of the Lord.
Host Dan Scholz
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11 min - Legends of the Rhine - The Drachenfels
A conversion to Christianity, a fire breathing dragon and a maiden in distress. 'The Drachenfels' has it all.
Host Dan Scholz
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10 min - Legends of the Rhine - Knight Roland, Pt. 2
We're ending the week with another two part tale, this one featuring the famous Knight Roland, nephew of Charlemagne, hero and featured in song through the ages.
Host Dan Scholz
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12 min - Legends of the Rhine - Knight Roland, Pt. 1
We're ending the week with another two part tale, this one featuring the famous Knight Roland, nephew of Charlemagne, hero and featured in song through the ages.
Host Dan Scholz
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10 min - Legends of the Rhine - The Ring of Fastrada
'The Ring of Fastrada' is a tale of the love of the Emperor Charlemagne for his wife Fastrada and tells the origin of a city all in one story.
Host Dan Scholz
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8 min - Legends of the Rhine - The Building of the Minster, Pt. 2
In 'The Building of the Minster, Pt. 2' we'll find out if the aldermen of Aix-la-Chapelle are smarter than the Devil.
Host Dan Scholz
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9 min - Legends of the Rhine - The Building of the Minster, Pt. 1
In 'The Building of the Minster, Pt. 1' we see a group of aldermen make a deal with the devil to suit their own ends.
Host Dan Scholz
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7 min - Legends of the Rhine - The Arrow at Prüm
In a much happier tale than any of last week's stories, 'The Arrow at Prüm' tells the miraculous tale of how the abbey at Prüm was founded.
Host Dan Scholz
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5 min - Legends of the Rhine - The Minstrel of Neuenahr, Pt. 2
In the second part of 'The Minstrel of Neuenahr' we leave behind young love for war and despair. A typical love story in German folklore.
Host Dan Scholz
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About The Folktale Project
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Every week The Folktale Project brings you new folklore, fairytales, myths and legends from around the world. Some tales you've heard before and some brand new.