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- Sand Flat Shadows - An American Fairytale
This week we're completing Carl Sandburg's "Rootabaga Stories", beginning with a unique story of creation, shadows, and secrets - 'Sand Flat Shadows'.
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11 min - Boots who ate a Match with the Troll - A Norwegian Folktale
In today's final folktale from Norway we have a classic tale of a third son outwitting a Troll.
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7 min - Viking Tales Pt. 11 - King Harald Goes West-Over-Seas - A Norwegian Saga
In 'King Harald Goes West-OverSeas' the conclusion of the Norwegian saga of King Harald the great king goes west after the fleeing Vikings as they travel to the western islands.
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7 min - Viking Tales Pt. 10 - King Harald's Wedding - A Norwegian Saga
In 'King Harald's Wedding' Harald finally marries the saucy Gyda after ten years of battle to become the King of all Norway that she requested.
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7 min - Viking Tales Pt. 9 - The Sea Fight - A Norwegian Saga
In 'The Sea Fight', our last story of the week from "Viking Tales", King Harald faces his greatest challenge yet, to become King of all Norway.
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9 min - Viking Tales Pt. 8 - Gyda's Saucy Message - A Norwegian Saga
Today we get to meet Gyda, Harald's love interest, and find out just why Harald went out to become king of all Norway. We also learn the source of his nickname, Harald Shockhead.
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10 min - Viking Tales Pt. 7 - Harald's Battle - A Norwegian Saga
This week we get the warring exploits of the great King Harald in 'Harald's Battle' from "Viking Tales".
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11 min - Viking Tales Pt. 6 - Harald is King - A Norwegian Saga
In our final story from "Viking Tales" this week we see a young Harald take up the throne in 'Harald is King'.
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11 min - Viking Tales Pt. 5 - Foe's-fear - A Norwegian Saga
In today's story from "Viking Tales" we're introduced to Harald's spear, 'Foe's-fear' and get a glimpse of a young Harald in battle.
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7 min - Viking Tales Pt. 4 - Olaf's Fight with Havard - A Norwegian Saga
This week we pick back up with "Viking Tales" with another story from Harald's thrall Olaf in 'Olaf's Fight with Havard'.
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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.