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'Bishop Willigis' is the tale of the highest priest in Mayence, and his uncommon sense of humor and grounding.

Host Dan Scholz

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'Heinrich Frauenlob' is the story of the death of the most chivalrous priest in Mayence.

Host Dan Scholz

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'The Knave of Bergen' is the story of a most unusual knighting.

Host Dan Scholz

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Our final tale from Germany for the week is 'The Bells of Speyer' a tale of love, treachery and judgement.

Host Dan Scholz

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Today's story (The Nibelungen Lied) is one of the most famous German stories around, and part of the basis for Wagner's "Ring Cycle".

Host Dan Scholz

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'The Little Man at the Angels Pillar' is a tale in which a critic is put in his place in a most amusing way.

Host Dan Scholz

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'The Cathedral Clock' is a story from Strassburg all about corrupt politicians and a truly magnificent piece of horology.

Host Dan Scholz

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'The Toy of the Young Giantess' is a story that should be relatable for every parent out there - the tale of a child finding a marvelous toy that's not a toy at all.

Host Dan Scholz

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'One Hour in Advance' may be one of the shortest tales I've brought you on The Folktale Project, but it's still one of my favorites from this collection.

Host Dan Scholz

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'The Island of Mainau' is a story of the fight between love and obligation under the guise of the transfer of property rights.

Host Dan Scholz

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