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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.... more
FAQs about The Folktale Project:How many episodes does The Folktale Project have?The podcast currently has 1,356 episodes available.
March 15, 2021Sand Flat Shadows - An American FairytaleThis week we're completing Carl Sandburg's "Rootabaga Stories", beginning with a unique story of creation, shadows, and secrets - 'Sand Flat Shadows'. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject. ...more11minPlay
March 12, 2021Boots who ate a Match with the Troll - A Norwegian FolktaleIn today's final folktale from Norway we have a classic tale of a third son outwitting a Troll. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject. ...more7minPlay
March 10, 2021Viking Tales Pt. 11 - King Harald Goes West-Over-Seas - A Norwegian SagaIn '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. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject....more7minPlay
March 08, 2021Viking Tales Pt. 10 - King Harald's Wedding - A Norwegian SagaIn '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. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject....more7minPlay
March 05, 2021Viking Tales Pt. 9 - The Sea Fight - A Norwegian SagaIn '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. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject....more9minPlay
March 03, 2021Viking Tales Pt. 8 - Gyda's Saucy Message - A Norwegian SagaToday 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. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject....more10minPlay
March 01, 2021Viking Tales Pt. 7 - Harald's Battle - A Norwegian SagaThis week we get the warring exploits of the great King Harald in 'Harald's Battle' from "Viking Tales". Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject....more11minPlay
February 26, 2021Viking Tales Pt. 6 - Harald is King - A Norwegian SagaIn our final story from "Viking Tales" this week we see a young Harald take up the throne in 'Harald is King'. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject....more11minPlay
February 24, 2021Viking Tales Pt. 5 - Foe's-fear - A Norwegian SagaIn 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. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject....more7minPlay
February 22, 2021Viking Tales Pt. 4 - Olaf's Fight with Havard - A Norwegian SagaThis week we pick back up with "Viking Tales" with another story from Harald's thrall Olaf in 'Olaf's Fight with Havard'. Support The Folktale Project by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject....more7minPlay
FAQs about The Folktale Project:How many episodes does The Folktale Project have?The podcast currently has 1,356 episodes available.